bog bilberry
Vaccinium uliginosum
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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
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern hemisphere (boreal regions)
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
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 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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well bog bilberry 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
Northern hemisphere (boreal regions)
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation