common bilberry
Vaccinium myrtillus
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A low-growing deciduous shrub prized for its edible blue berries and attractive autumn foliage. Native to heathlands and woodlands, it thrives in cool, moist, acidic soils in part shade.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Northern Europe and western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A low-growing deciduous shrub prized for its edible blue berries and attractive autumn foliage. Native to heathlands and woodlands, it thrives in cool, moist, acidic soils in part shade.
Climate Match for your location
See how well common 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 Range
Northern Europe and western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation