Vaccinium myrtilloides
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Vaccinium myrtilloides
Also known as:
Sourtop Blueberry, Velvetleaf huckleberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
0.60 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid
Acid
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Flowers, Tea
Fruit, Flowers, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Fruit - fresh or cooked. These berries are sourer than most blueberries and have a pleasant spiciness. They can be eaten fresh or used in pies, jams, and other dishes. The berries can also be dried for later consumption. They have a diameter of about 8 mm. The flowers can be eaten raw or used to make jam. Tea can be made from the leaves.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Provides shade and nutrients, maintaining moisture. |
|
Ribes rubrum Redcurrant, Whitecurrant |
Mutual benefits for pest control and nutrient cycling. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Enhances soil health and attracts pollinators. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Similar environmental needs, promoting healthy growth and biodiversity. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Helps with soil stabilization and moisture retention. |