Lingonberry
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
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Fruiting Plants: Lingonberry
Cowberry, Foxberry, Rock Cranberry
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Native to the arctic and sub-arctic region but do exceptionally well in the United States. These plants will grow to about 7-8 inches high and spread about 3 feet wide, providing a solid barrier for landscaping. It has oval shaped leaves that are bright green in color, blooms light pink flowers in the spring and produces small round red berries in the fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Dark Green
Fall Foliage
Blue
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Bush
Height
3–5 ft
Spread
3–5 ft
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Highly Acidic: below 5.5
PH Tolerance
Requires acidic soil
PH Correction
Acidic soil improves flowering and fruiting
Soil Amendment(s)
Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Acidic Fertilizer Preferred
Fertilizer Formula
Acid Plant Formula
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Iron Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Rhizomes/Suckers
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division
Fruit and Pollination
Season
Early
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Tart
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
8 Sweet
Pollination
Another lingonberry nearby improves fruit production
Chill Hours
Very High Chill 1201+ hours