Whortleberry Seeds - Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Whortleberry Seeds produce low growing perennial shrubs that yield small dark blue edible berries. These plants are naturally adapted to cool forest and upland environments, often thriving in acidic, well drained soils. The shrubs form compact spreading growth close to the ground and produce small bell shaped flowers in spring followed by berry development in the growing season. They are commonly used in woodland gardens, naturalized landscapes, and edible forest plantings. Whortleberries prefer partial shade and consistent soil moisture for healthy growth.

Features

• Produces small edible dark blue berries
• Low growing wild berry shrub habit
• Suitable for cold and cool climate regions
• Prefers acidic and moist soil conditions
• Ideal for woodland and naturalized gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vaccinium spp.
• Common Name: Whortleberry
• Seed Type / Variety: Wild 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 requiring 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 60 cm, spread 30 to 60 cm
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 50 cm apart