black crowberry
Empetrum nigrum
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A low-growing evergreen groundcover with tiny pink or white flowers followed by glossy black berries in late summer. Extremely cold-hardy and ideal for alpine gardens, moorlands, and coastal regions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Arctic and subarctic regions of Northern Hemisphere
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont, Wisconsin
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A low-growing evergreen groundcover with tiny pink or white flowers followed by glossy black berries in late summer. Extremely cold-hardy and ideal for alpine gardens, moorlands, and coastal regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well black crowberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Arctic and subarctic regions of Northern Hemisphere
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont, Wisconsin
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation