Scientific
Name
Vaccinium crassifolium
Common
Name
Creeping
blueberry |
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Hardiness
Zones: 7 to 9 |
[Wells Delight] |
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Habit:
Evergreen
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Growth
Rate: --
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Size: .5 to 1 foot |
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Site
Requirements: Sun to light
shade; acidic, organically rich soil with good drainage; prefers
sandy soil
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Form:
Low mat |
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Texture:
Fine
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Foliage: Shiny
deep green to bronze leaves; horizontal branches |
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Flower/Fruit: Small
cluster of rosy red flowers in spring |
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Comments: Native
to southeastern US; fair drought tolerance
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Cultivars:
Well’s Delight
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