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Lingonberry
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
Lingonberry is a low-growing evergreen shrub prized for its small, tart red berries and attractive foliage that turns reddish in fall. It thrives in cool climates and acidic soils, making it excellent for groundcover or edging in woodland gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 7bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.5 to 6Soil 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 Range
Northern Europe and Asia
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
