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Vaccinium Species, Florida Evergreen Blueberry, Shiny-Leaved Blueberry, Shiny Blueberry

Vacciniummyrsinites

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)

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Species

myrsinites (mire-SIN-ih-teez)

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Synonym

Cyanococcus myrsinites

Vaccinium nitidum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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positive

neutral

negative

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