{"product_id":"shiny-blueberry-vaccinium-myrsinites","title":"Shiny Blueberry (Vaccinium myrsinites)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eA Florida Native Treasure Grown at Flowing Well Tree Farm in Pierson, Florida\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eShiny Blueberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a beautiful, low-growing native Florida blueberry prized for its glossy evergreen foliage, delicate spring flowers, and sweet edible berries. Naturally found in Florida’s sandhills and pine flatwoods, this hardy native shrub attracts pollinators, birds, and wildlife while providing edible fruit for people. Grown at Flowing Well Tree Farm in Pierson, Florida, Shiny Blueberry is an excellent addition to native gardens, pollinator habitats, edible landscapes, and naturalized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wpbw4n\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"674\"\u003ePlant Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eShiny Blueberry is a small native shrub with attractive shiny green leaves that often take on bronze or reddish tones during cooler months. In spring, it produces delicate bell-shaped white to pink flowers followed by small dark blue to black berries in late spring and summer. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and native plant landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ki3d0u\" data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xu6hlt\" data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–3 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4iv4ij\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 feet wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h24leo\" data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rbwnr9\" data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eUSDA Growing Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t73cii\" data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1e0iwur\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eSoil Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eShiny Blueberry thrives in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"evtg05\" data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eWell-drained, acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zadhow\" data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eSandy or sandy loam soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14cg3a2\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eLow organic matter areas similar to its natural habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eAvoid alkaline or heavy clay soils, as blueberries prefer acidic growing conditions for healthy growth and fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"19yk9jc\" data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eSun or Shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ghgy17\" data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eBest Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hy5094\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eIdeal Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily for best flowering and berry production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003ePlants grown in more sun generally produce heavier fruit crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gtli9h\" data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"txi6a8\" data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003eUse a fertilizer designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eacid-loving plants\u003c\/strong\u003e or blueberries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"amv87f\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eFertilize lightly in early spring and again in late spring if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cc1l0j\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eAvoid over-fertilizing, as native blueberries generally prefer lean soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"yl690f\" data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1opg3ql\" data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eMinimal pruning is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tjv05o\" data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eRemove dead or damaged branches after fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nuol60\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eLight shaping can encourage fuller growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wi6wil\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2199\"\u003eAvoid heavy pruning, which may reduce berry production the following season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"x1g72y\" data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eAre the Fruits Edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eYes!\u003c\/strong\u003e The berries are edible for both \u003cstrong data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003ehumans and wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16ret30\" data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eFor Humans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, sweet blueberries can be eaten fresh or used in jams, baked goods, smoothies, and preserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12cgolc\" data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003eFor Wildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds, rabbits, and native wildlife love the berries, while pollinators benefit from the spring flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mzcv6k\" data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eHow to Help Them Thrive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2621\"\u003eTo keep your Shiny Blueberry healthy and productive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"3005\"\u003e✔ Plant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eacidic, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2663\" 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