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common bilberry

common bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus

shrub part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 8b

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
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1–2′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

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

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Northern Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruitleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, division, layering

Companion Planting