Crowberry growing subshrub of the genus Empetrum also known as Rockberry, Crowberry perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental plant, grow in temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-6.
Leaves color green in needle like shape, the leaves grow in circular
Flower color purple in size of 0.3-0.6 cm
Crowberry fruits
Fruit color can be: black, red or purple, the fruit round shape
Crowberry for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Crowberry growing and care:
Moist, acid soil (can grow in neutral)
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Winter, spring, summer
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
10-50 cm, 4-20 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Small flower in purple color
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Spring / Summer
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Crowberry fruits?
Eat raw, jams, juice
Work requirements on the fruit:
Nothing special
How long does it take to bear fruit?
1-2 years
Scientific name:
Empetrum