Vaccinium, Cowberry, Foxberry, Lingonberry, Mountain Cranberry 'Erntesegen'
Vaccinium vitis-idaea
| Family: | Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um) (Info) |
| Species: | vitis-idaea (VY-tiss id-uh-EE-uh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Erntesegen |
Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Danvers, Massachusetts
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Nov 5, 2013, rosepetal2 from Danvers, MA wrote: The detail info on this cultivar published here is WRONG...I successfully grow Z6 this lingonberry cultivar as well as Koralle, Red Pearl, Regal. I have NEVER seen a white lingonberry... |
