Farkleberry

Common Name: Farkleberry
Other Name: Sparkleberry
Species Name: Vaccinium arboreum Marsh.
Family Name: Ericaceae
Plant Type: Shrubs


Plant Facts
Origin	North America
Duration	Perennial
Distribution in Oklahoma	Eastern third of the state
Sun Preference	Shade Tolerant

ID Characteristics

Field Identification Characteristics

Tallest species of blueberry group
Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 4-inch diameter, 20-foot height
- Leaves: Decidious Broadleaf
- Leaf Type: Simple
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Leaf Shape: Small, elliptical or obovate
- Stipules: Yes
Floral Characteristics
- Petals: Many bell shaped
- Petal Number: 5
- Flower Color: White
- Flower Timing: Spring
- Fruit Type: Berry


Habitat/Ecology
Habitat	Closed canopy forest
Soil Type	Acidic Soils
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone	6 to 8
Successional Stage	Varies

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