Vaccinium / vækˈsɪniəm / [3] is a common and widespread genus of shrubs or dwarf shrubs in the heath family (Ericaceae). The fruits of many species are eaten by humans and some are of commercial importance, including the cranberry, blueberry, bilberry (whortleberry), lingonberry (cowberry), and huckleberry.

Vaccinium, genus of about 450 species of shrubs, in the heath family (Ericaceae), found widely throughout the Northern Hemisphere and extending south along tropical mountain ranges, especially in Malesia. The shrubs are erect or creeping, with …

Vaccinium Family: Ericaceae Life Cycle: Perennial Woody Distribution: Worldwide Play Value: Edible fruit Edibility: All fruits in this genus are safe to eat, though a few are not palatable. Most are sweet and/or tart and many, including blueberries and cranberries, are grown commercially for their fruit. Dimensions: Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 12 ft ...

Highbush blueberry is in the heath (Ericaceae family and is native to eastern North America. It can grow 6 to 12 feet tall. It is an upright, multi-stemmed, slow-growing deciduous shrub found naturally in bogs, swamps, and high elevation forests. …

There are about 150 to 450 species (the number varies by authority) of deciduous or evergreen shrubs (rarely trees or vines) in Vaccinium (Huxley 1992b; LHBH 1976; Vander Kloet 1988). The majority of species are native to North and South America …

Vaccinium Species: macrocarpon Family: Ericaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Was and continues to be a food source for Native Americans. Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Seed Stem Cutting Country Or Region Of Origin: NE North America Distribution:

Vaccinium is a common and widespread genus of shrubs or dwarf shrubs in the heath family (Ericaceae). Humans eat the fruits of many species, and some are of commercial importance, including cranberry, blueberry, bilberry (whortleberry), lingonberry (cowberry), and huckleberry.

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Ideal soil for cultivation is moist, high in organic matter, highly acidic (4.5-5.5), and well-drained. The plants grow in full sun to partial shade, but those in open sites produce more flowers and have brighter fall foliage color.

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