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

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Species: myrsinites (mire-SIN-ih-teez)

Synonym:Cyanococcus myrsinites

Synonym:Vaccinium nitidum

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
Textured

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)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds