Florida Evergreen Blueberry (Vaccinium myrsinites)

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

Vaccinium myrsinites is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. 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, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked in pies etc. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked in pies etc.; The fruit is about 6mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Pinelands, scrub prairies and open woods in acid soils. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)