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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Vaccinium myrtilloides is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft).
It is hardy to zone (UK) 2. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid soils and can grow in very acid soils.
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Synonyms
V. canadense. Richards.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Flowers; Fruit.
Edible Uses: Tea.
Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 3, 101, 171, 257]. More acid than most blueberries with an agreeable piquancy[11]. They can be eaten fresh or used in pies, preserves etc[183]. The fruit can also be dried for later use[256]. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter[200]. The flowers can be eaten raw or used to make preserves[257]. The leaves are used as a tea substitute[101].
Medicinal Uses
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Contraceptive; Diaphoretic; Emmenagogue; Women's complaints.
The leaves and stems are contraceptive, diaphoretic and emmenagogue[257]. A decoction has been used to treat various complaints of the female reproductive system. It has been used to bring on a delayed period, to prevent pregnancy, to prevent a miscarriage and to slow excessive menstrual bleeding[257].
Other Uses
None known
Cultivation details
Requires a moist but freely-draining lime free soil, preferring one that is rich in peat or a light loamy soil with added leaf-mould[11, 200]. Prefers a very acid soil with a pH in the range of 4.5 to 6, plants soon become chlorotic when lime is present. Succeeds in full sun or light shade though it fruits better in a sunny position[200]. Requires shelter from strong winds[200]. There has been a lot of confusion over the correct name for this species, it is often called V. canadense[11, 200]. Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
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Propagation
Seed - sow late winter in a greenhouse in a lime-free potting mix and only just cover the seed[78]. Stored seed might require a period of up to 3 months cold stratification[113]. Another report says that it is best to sow the seed in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe[200]. Once they are about 5cm tall, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, August in a frame[78]. Slow and difficult. Layering in late summer or early autumn[78]. Another report says that spring is the best time to layer[200]. Takes 18 months[78]. Division of suckers in spring or early autumn[113].
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Found In
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Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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Author
Michx.
Botanical References
1143200
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