Vaccinium kachinense

An amazing evergreen blueberry from the cloud forests of the China/Myanmar frontier. This epiphytic species, like most epiphytic Vaccinium and Agapetes species, eventually forms a massive lignotuber at its base. This new introduction features glossy, long, and relatively narrow leaves in whorls around the long, arching stems. The leaves have deeply impressed veins and are quite attractive. The new growth emerges a glossy reddish-purple with green veins. The hanging panicles of blueberry flowers are pinkish white and rather small individually, but the overall appearance is quite eye-catching. Best in a container in colder regions. A stunning foliage plant.