Vaccinium parvifolium
Red Whortleberry
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Red Whortleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) - Description
Very nice shrub that probably does better with a little more shade than you would expect from a fruiting shrub. Usually this plant is found in Northern American mixed forest habitat. It needs pretty good acidity for this shrub to thrive. When loaded with fruit, it looks surreal in the dark green habitat of the deep woods. The nearly translucent bright pink berries are tart and tasty. A perfect snack for birds, bears, and the occasional hiker that may pass by.
Red Whortleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) - Blooming
Blooms bell-shaped or cylindrical flowers in white, green, pink, or red in spring and summer followed by spherical, edible berries. V. angustifolium var. laevifolium, V. ashei, V. corymbosum, and V. macrocarpon are grown primarily for their blueberries or cranberries.
Red Whortleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) - Growth
Evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous shrubs and trees. Vacciniums do well in partial shade. Height varies depending on variety. One species will grow to approx. 12 ft. tall. Vaccinium works best in a shrub border, woodland garden, or rock garden.
Red Whortleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in fall. Sow in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate deciduous plants from greenwood cuttings in early summer. Evergreens from semi-ripe cuttings. Conduct layering in late summer.
Red Whortleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) - Pest
Caterpillars and scale insects. Vaccinium is also prone to gray mold, leaf and bud gall, rust, witches' broom, dieback, crow and root rot, and powdery mildew.
Red Whortleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) - Interesting facts
Vaccinium is grown for its flowers, foliage, and berries. The leaves of some deciduous species exhibit an attractive fall color.
Red Whortleberry (Vaccinium parvifolium) - Soil and irrigation
Vacciniums require acidic, peaty or sandy soil that is well-draining yet kept moist.
