Empetrum nigrum - P10.5

Description
The Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) is a dense, cushion-shaped dwarf shrub that produces dark pink flowers. They appear in May. These produce black fruits from August. The Crowberry also has shiny, needle-shaped, medium-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
* Drought-resistant

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

Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Frost hardiness
The Crowberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
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.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

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

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

Flower
The dark pink flowers appear in May.

Fruit
The black 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.