Vaccinium ciliatum

Physical Characteristics

Vaccinium ciliatum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - C. and S. Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105]. The fruit is a globose berry about 7 mm in diameter, bluish black, densely white mealy[275].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known