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Vaccinium oxycoccus
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Small cranberry
Family: Ericaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 120
Temperature:
Precipitation:
Winter Minimum:
Soil pH: 4.7 to 6
Soil Texture/Type: Peat or sand
Soil Drainage: Poor
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity:
Comments:
Much like American Cranberry, but has smaller and rounder fruit. Found in bogs and fens. Grown in peat or sand.
Diseases:
Phytothora, Rhizoctonia, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Uses:
Food - fruit
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
Northern North America
 
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