Japonicum Blueberry / Huckleberry (Vaccinium japonicum)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Vaccinium japonicum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in July, and the seeds ripen from September to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. An acid flavour. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 6mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in mountains and hills all over Japan. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)