NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Vaccinium arboreum
Sparkleberry, Farkleberry
Scientific Name: |
Vaccinium arboreum |
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Genus: |
Vaccinium |
Species Epithet: |
arboreum |
Common Name: |
Sparkleberry, Farkleberry |
Plant Type |
Tree/Shrub |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Ericaceae (Heath Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
6-12 ft., 12-36 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day, Less than 2 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
April, May, June |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Rocky or sandy woodlands, bluffs, and cliffs, usually xeric and often fire-maintained, and unlike most other Vaccinium, often on mafic, ultramafic, or calcareous rocks. Rare in NC Mountains, common in Piedmont and Coastal Plain. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Semi-evergreen |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Important for Wildlife |
Landscape Value: |
Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S5: Secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
fruit eaten by many birds, small mammals, deer and bear. Frequently damaged by deer. Leaves may stay all winter, especially in the southern regions when winds are not strong. |
Paynter, Wilmington, April 2012 |
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Links: |
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center |
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