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| Identification |
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Genus
Vaccinium
Species
myrtilloides
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sourtop blueberry
velvet-leaf blueberry
Family
ERICACEAE
Specimen number
S11965
Data source
UnFruit pp185-196
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 04-05
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-07b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Vaccinium myrtilloides can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It won't do too well if the winter temperatures are consistently above 5� Fahrenheit.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It has a pleasant slightly acidic taste. Among its many possible uses in the kitchen, Vaccinium myrtilloides is often used in jelly and in sweets. Sourtop blueberry (sometimes called velvet-leaf blueberry) is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jul 01 - Jul 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Jelly
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has a pleasant slightly acidic taste
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Vaccinium myrtilloides is self fertile. Crops can be harvested throughout July.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Vaccinium myrtilloides is a woody perennial. Sourtop blueberry (locally known in some parts as velvet-leaf blueberry) is deciduous in nature.
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