Wild Bilberry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Wild Bilberry Seeds produce low growing perennial shrubs known for their small edible dark blue berries and natural woodland growth habit. These plants are commonly found in cool forest environments and acidic soils, forming compact spreading shrubs 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 often used in woodland gardens, edible forest systems, and naturalized planting areas. They prefer acidic, moist, and well drained soil with partial shade conditions.

Features

• Produces small edible dark blue berries
• Low growing woodland shrub habit
• Suitable for cool climate and forest gardens
• Prefers acidic soil conditions
• Adapted to shaded and moist environments

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vaccinium myrtillus
• Common Name: Bilberry
• 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, often 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 50 cm, spread 30 to 60 cm
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 50 cm apart