Berries

Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Lingonberry)

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Also known as Lingonberry

$12.95

Size

☀SunFull sun to part shade
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones2-6
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Lingonberry), 'Lingonberry', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

An edible berry plant for the home garden , fresh fruit harvest with minimal care once established.

Full sun to part shade suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Provide consistent moisture during fruit development. Watch for birds (netting may be needed at harvest). Mulch to keep roots cool.

Plant Details

Botanical
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Common name
Lingonberry
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
6-12 in tall × 1-2 ft wide
Growth rate
Slow
Bloom time
Late spring
Bloom color
White, Pink
Foliage color
Green
Harvest
Midsummer

Care Notes

Requires acidic soil (pH 4.0 to 5.5) that is well-drained and humus-rich. Amend with peat or fine bark to maintain acidity. Water consistently but avoid waterlogged conditions. Mulch with acidic material such as pine bark to retain moisture.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Pollinator support
  • 🌱 Edible: Fruit
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