Vaccinium moupinense
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A small compact shrub. It grows as a neat round bush 60-90 cm high. The leaves are leathery and oval. They are 2 cm long by 5 mm wide. The leaves are crowded on the branches. They are glossy green. The young growth has red tips. The flowers are nodding and in groups of 9-15. They are waxy and urn shaped. They are a deep red colour. The fruit are round purple-black berries. They are 5 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is very hardy. It does best if there is a lot of rotting plant materials. It can grow as an epiphyte on old trees. It grows between 1,800-2,400 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed or cuttings.