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Vaccinium, Cowberry, Foxberry, Lingonberry, Mountain Cranberry 'Koralle'

Vacciniumvitis-idaea

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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
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Species
vitis-idaea (VY-tiss id-uh-EE-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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:

Marysville, Washington

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Lingonberries that grows to 12" x 12", and produces two crops of fine quality bright red berries a year.

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