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 |