Himalayan Whortleberry. Cool, compact, slow growing very nice looking evergreen blueberry relative from the Himalayas. Small round leaves are dense on the stem and very symmetrical. New growth arrives bright red before settling to deep green. In spring striking red and white striped pendant flowers arrive in clusters. If pollinated they produce small blue/black tasty berries ( so far this has been rare for us). To 3′ x 3′ in 6 years for full shade to part shade in rich, well drained soil. Regular summer moisture. Excellent performance in a woodland or along a margin. Avoid dry compact soils which it intensely dislikes. An annual application of mulch will keep the roots cool and moist during the heat of summer.Not for sale 2023
Vaccinium nummularia
Family: Ericaceae Genus: Vaccinium
Plant type: Shrub
Biomes/Growing conditions: Mesic, Oregon Coast
Sun exposure: Part Shade, Shade
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn7b 10º to 5ºF
Foliage color: Dark Green, Red/Pink
Foliage season: Evergreen