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Wells Delight Creeping Blueberry

Scientific name: Vaccinium crassifolium 'Wells Delight'
Taxonomy
Family:Ericaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 8
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:2 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to June
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description For the gardener looking for a lovely groundcover that also bears fruit, Creeping Blueberry fits the bill. Also known as Thick-leaved Whortlberry.

  Morphology:
This an evergreen groundcover that grows to 5”-8” tall and 24” in width. The new growth starts out bronze but turns to dark green as the summer progresses. The leaves are situated on horizontal branches. Leaves have a oval-elliptic shape and are thick and leathery.

Small white flowers appear in mid to late springtime. Later they morph to dark blue berries which are highly attractive to birds.

  Adaptation:
Sun to light shade. This cultivar does best on acidic, organically rich soil with good drainage; prefers sandy soil.

  Pests:
None reported. Be sure to select a well drained site to avoid root rot.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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