Vaccinium Species, Darrow's Blueberry, Evergreen Blueberry, Scrub Blueberry, Highbush Blueberry
Vacciniumdarrowii

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Species: darrowii (dar-ROW-ee-eye)

Synonym:Vaccinium myrsinites var. glaucum

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting