Vaccinium myrtillus

Europe to Caucasus.

Bilberry is an upright and vigorously growing dwarf shrub that can reach a height of 40 - 60 cm and a width of 40 - 60 cm.

The shoots of Vaccinium myrtillus are green.

The deciduous leaves of the Bilberry are medium green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 1 - 2.5 cm in size.

The green-red, cup-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

The dark blue berries have a sweet-sour, fruity flavour. The berries are round. Ripening time from August.

Vaccinium myrtillus is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Bilberry has good frost hardiness.

Vaccinium myrtillus prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Cut, heather garden, bog bed, jam, baking, dessert

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered abundantly throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).