This addition to our series offers a wealth of information and advice on growing blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, and dozens of lesser-known relatives otherwise known as vacciniums. Jennifer Trehane explores the historical, ornamental, and edible aspects of Vaccinium, a diverse genus of more than 400 species. The culinary importance of these berry-bearing plants is well known, but too few people are aware of their ornamental potential. Many of the plants described in these pages have brightly colored young growth, flowers that are sometimes scented, and either evergreen or deciduous leaves with brilliant fall color. Some vacciniums become large, bold shrubs, while others remain small and compact, making them ideal for containers and small gardens. The author lists dozens of little-known species deserving more attention, and all who read this book will find a range of plants suitable for each garden habitat.
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"Here you'll find not only detailed descriptions of hundreds of varieties, but extensive information on the selection and growing of blueberries as well as their propagation."—John Van de Water, Newark Star-Ledger, July 1, 2004 (John Van de Water Newark Star-Ledger )
"Pioneering."—Bookseller, April 9, 2004 (The Bookseller )
"This book is recommended for public, horticultural, and agricultural libraries."—Rachael Green, American Reference Books Annual, 2005 (Rachael Green American Reference Books Annual )
"Pioneering."—Bookseller, April 9, 2004 (The Bookseller )
"This book is recommended for public, horticultural, and agricultural libraries."—Rachael Green, American Reference Books Annual, 2005 (Rachael Green American Reference Books Annual )
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Jennifer Trehane explores the historical, ornamental, and edible aspects of Vaccinium, a diverse genus of more than 400 species. The culinary importance of these berry-bearing plants is well known, yet many of the plants provide pleasing ornamental qualitites as well.
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Resources and details for ornamentals as well as fruits,
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This review is from: Blueberries, Cranberries and Other Vacciniums (Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide) (Hardcover)
Gardeners having troubles tracking down that elusive variety will welcome the latest edition of The Plant Locator Western Region: an excellent reference. Jennifer Trehane's Blueberries, Cranberries And Other Vacciniums packs in technical growing advice about growing these varieties and more. The entire Vaccinium genus holds more than 400 species worldwide: her guide covers resources and details for ornamentals as well as fruits.
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Another good source of technical information to aide this fifth generation commercial blueberry producer who lacks the technical background of a lifetime of experience. Appears to cover most of the basics.
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Thank you for the time you invested gathering all of the specifics we berry lovers were dreaming about. I used to go to sites, garden stores and libraries attempting to seek varieties and the factors enabling their success/viability. This book draws my friends to it - not just an incredible, detailed reference, but a coffee table keepsake. Berries forever, Amy Nymark
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false blossom disease, highbush blueberry plants, northern highbush blueberries, highbush cultivars, highbush varieties, blueberry cultivation, southern highbush, commercial cranberry bogs, cranberry plants, light blue berries, blueberry growers, rabbiteye blueberries, chilling hours, blueberry industry, dry scar, growing blueberries, percent peat, cranberry growers, berry bed, ericaceous plants, home growers, chilling requirement, blue huckleberry, blueberry barrens, neotropical species Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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false blossom disease, highbush blueberry plants, northern highbush blueberries, highbush cultivars, highbush varieties, blueberry cultivation, southern highbush, commercial cranberry bogs, cranberry plants, light blue berries, blueberry growers, rabbiteye blueberries, chilling hours, blueberry industry, dry scar, growing blueberries, percent peat, cranberry growers, berry bed, ericaceous plants, home growers, chilling requirement, blue huckleberry, blueberry barrens, neotropical species Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New Jersey, North America, Barry Starling, New Zealand, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Northern Hemisphere, British Columbia, New Guinea, Native Americans, Cape Cod, New South Wales, Second World War, Southern Hemisphere, Vander Kloet, Art Dome, East Coast, East Wareham, New Hampshire, Pacific Northwest, University of Minnesota, West Coast New!
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- Trees and Shrubs: Hardy in the British Isles (Volume II: D-M) by W. J. Bean on page 27, and Back Matter
- The British Isles (Cambridge Regional Geography) by A. V. Hardy on page 27, and Back Matter
- Rabbiteye Blueberries: Development, Production, and Marketing by Max E. Austin in Back Matter
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