Empetrum nigrum 'Ireland' - P9

Description
The Crowberry 'Irland' also has shiny, needle-shaped, emerald green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm.

Bulletpoints
* attractive bronze autumn colouring * drought-resistant

leaves
The evergreen leaves of Crowberry 'Irland' are emerald green, needle-shaped, glossy, alternate. They are about 0.4 - 0.5 cm in size. Crowberry 'Irland' turns bright bronze in autumn.

Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Frost hardiness
The Crowberry 'Irland' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Crowberry 'Irland' 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.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

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

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

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

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

Root
Finely branched, close to the surface.