Vaccinium arboreum

Vaccinium arboreum is a shrub (rarely a small tree) growing to , rarely tall, with a diameter at breast height of up to . Cytology is 2n = 24. == Distribution and habitat ==

Sparkleberry could be found in the United States from southern Virginia west to southeastern Nebraska, south to Florida and eastern Texas, and north to Illinois. It grows in sandy and rocky habitats, including dry woods. It also grows on a variety of moist sites such as wet bottomlands and along creek banks. == Ecology ==

The berries are eaten by various wildlife. == Uses ==

Because of its relative hardiness in comparison to other Vaccinium species, V. arboreum has been investigated as a potential rootstock for expanding the range of blueberry cultivation to less acidic soils (pH>6.0) and reducing the severity of bacterial leaf scorch. ==References==