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bog bilberry
Vaccinium uliginosum
shrub⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A low-growing deciduous shrub with small pink or white flowers in spring followed by blue-black berries. Native to boreal and subarctic regions, it thrives in cool, boggy conditions with acidic soil.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 7bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 5.7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern hemisphere (boreal regions)
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation