Deerberry

Deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum) is a shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, 
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. It has white flowers which appear in late summer. Purple fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 16 feet with roots at least 12 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a medium chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium soil, pH 4-7, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It tolerates shade.
== Uses and Relationships ==
If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of medium value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Vaccinium stamineum profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Vaccinium Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Late Summer blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 12 and 25 feet tall Category:Shade-tolerant natives Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs