Empetrum nigrum

Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Crowberry is a dense, cushion-shaped dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 25 - 50 cm and grows to a width of approx. 25 - 70 cm.

The evergreen leaves of Crowberry are medium green, needle-shaped, glossy and alternate. They are about 0.4 - 0.5 cm in size.

The dark pink flowers appear in May.

The black berries have a sweet and sour flavour. Ripening time from August.

Finely branched, close to the surface.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Crowberry has good frost hardiness.

Empetrum nigrum thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Group planting, grave, heather garden, rock garden, ground cover, bog bed, bird food plant, jam

The plant has a medium water requirement.

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