Vaccinium myrtillus
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Vaccinium myrtillus
Also known as:
European blueberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.20 m
Width:
0.30 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid
Acid
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Tea
Leaves, Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye, Bee plant
Dye, Bee plant
Description
Fruit: raw or cooked, the blue blueberries are sweet and delicious, perfect for making jam. Raw, they have a sour taste. The fruits can also be dried. They have a diameter of about 10 mm. Leaves: these leaves can be used to make tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
31/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Both species share similar acidic soil preferences and contribute to a rich understory, enhancing biodiversity. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Ribes can improve soil structure and retain moisture, which benefits Vaccinium myrtillus during dry periods. |
|
Mentha aquatica Water mint |
Mentha aquatica can provide ground cover, suppressing weeds and retaining soil moisture, while also attracting beneficial insects. |
|
Betula pendula Birches |
The birch tree acts as a nurse plant, providing shade and enriching the soil with nitrogen, benefiting the growth of Vaccinium myrtillus. |
|
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel |
Nettle can improve soil fertility and attract pollinators, which helps to enhance the yield of Vaccinium myrtillus. |