Vaccinium uliginosum L. ssp. occidentale (A. Gray) Hultén

Scientific Name: Vaccinium uliginosum L. ssp. occidentale (A. Gray) Hultén


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Vaccinium L./ Vaccinium uliginosum L. ssp. occidentale (A. Gray) Hultén

<i>Vaccinium uliginosum</i> L. ssp. occidentale (A. Gray) Hultén
General Information
Usda SymbolVAULO
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsVAULO

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Vaccinium uliginosum L. ssp. occidentale (A. Gray) Hultén is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum90
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum5.7
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum45
Precipitation, Minimum18
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorDark Green
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee2
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlue


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

<i>Vaccinium uliginosum</i> L. ssp. occidentale (A. Gray) Hultén

<i>Vaccinium uliginosum</i> L. ssp. occidentale (A. Gray) Hultén

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