Bilberry Berry Bush Seeds - Fruit Plant

Bilberry Berry Bush Seeds produce low growing perennial shrubs known for their small dark blue edible berries and woodland growth habit. These plants naturally grow in cool forest environments and acidic soils, forming compact spreading bushes close to the ground. They produce small bell shaped flowers in spring followed by berries during the growing season. The plants are well suited for cooler climates and are commonly used in woodland gardens, edible forest systems, and naturalized landscape plantings. They perform best in partial shade with moist, acidic, well drained soil.

Features

• Produces small edible dark blue berries
• Low growing woodland shrub habit
• Suitable for cold and cool climate gardens
• Prefers acidic soil conditions
• Ideal for shaded garden and forest planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vaccinium myrtillus
• Common Name: Bilberry
• Seed Type / Variety: Woodland berry shrub seed
• Growth Habit: Low growing deciduous shrub
• USDA Zones: 3 to 7
• Planting Season: Spring and fall
• Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Sowing Season: March to May, September to November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30 to 90 days, typically requires cold stratification in moist acidic conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, moist, well drained organic soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high moisture requirement
• Mature Plant Size: Height 20 to 50 cm, spread 30 to 60 cm
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 50 cm apart