Ericaceae
Southern-gooseberry
Vaccinium stamineum
Also known as Polycodium melanocarpum var. candicans, Wild gooseberry, Vaccinium semipersistens var. uniquum, Polycodium elevatum
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Native Shrub · Deciduous · Ericaceae · Wildlife Plant · Woodland Garden · Acidic Soil · Eastern Native · Berry Shrub · Pollinator · Shade Tolerant
Southern gooseberry is a native deciduous shrub that prefers acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and does best in dappled shade or partial sun. Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season and mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature. It is a low-fuss native plant that rewards patience with attractive bell-shaped spring flowers and wildlife-friendly berries.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly until soil is evenly moist, allowing the top inch to dry slightly between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4–7
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 60 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Masachusettes, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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