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Lingonberry

Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 7b

Lingonberry is a low-growing evergreen shrub prized for its small, tart red berries and attractive foliage that turns reddish in fall. It thrives in cool climates and acidic soils, making it excellent for groundcover or edging in woodland gardens.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–0.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Drought Tolerance

low

Flood Tolerance

low

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 3a
Zone 7b
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 7b

pH Range

4.5
6
pH range: 4.5 to 6

Soil Texture

Coarse

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

Forest Layer Placement

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Northern Europe and Asia

Function & Care

Functional Roles

ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruitleaf

Establishment & Care

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

Companion Planting