Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum)

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Category:	Shrub/Tree
Class:	Perennial
Bark:	Most notable feature is the patchy, exfoliating reddish-brown bark that peels away to reveal contrasting colors underneath
Form:	Multi-trunks
Fruit:	Small, black, shiny berries mature in late summer and fall
Foliage:	Leaves are alternate, glossy green, and have an ovate shape. They can persist into winter in warmer climates and turn a reddish color in the fall
Height:	10 ft. - 20 ft.
Hardiness:	Zones 6b to 10b
Light Requirements:	Full sun to partial shade
Water Usage:	Once established, the sparkleberry is drought-tolerant
Soil Type:	variety of well-drained soils, including sandy, rocky, and occasionally wet sites
Native Range:	Southeastern United States, with a range extending from Texas and Florida north to Virginia, Indiana, and Kansas
Other Information:	Relative of the blueberry
Photographer:	William Khoury
Latitude / Longitude:	(32.48715036°N, -83.92545149°W)
Bed(s):	TREES - 1 Plant;