Sparkleberry
Vaccinium arboreum
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Specific Epithet
arboreum
Arboretum Collection
LT,ST
Lifecycle
deciduous large shrub to small tree
Fall Color
Red to crimson
Size
5-10 meters tall
Bloom Time
May
Flower
White
Bark
brown to red exfoliating in strips
Leaf Size
1/2 to 2" long x 1/4 to 1/2" wide
Leaf Margin
Entire
Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Leaf Type
Simple
Description
Slow growing with a twisting habit. Berries eaten by a variety of birds and mammals.
Cultural Requirements
Adaptable, but often found in understory of upland forests.
