Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Lignonberry
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Lignonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) - Description
Vaccinium vitis-idaea is a low growing, spreading shrub that thrives in Arctic and alpine regions of Northern America, Asia, and Japan. Extremely cold hardy and low growing, it spreads by underground branches (Rhizomes) to form a dense thicket. The plant forms tart but edible red fruit (almost indistinguishable from cranberries) on its tiny frame of about 10" high. If you live in cold enough of a region try the 'Koralle' variety for more fruit production.
Lignonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) - Blooming
Blooms bell-shaped or cylindrical flowers in white, green, pink, or red in spring and summer followed by spherical, edible berries. V. angustifolium var. laevifolium, V. ashei, V. corymbosum, and V. macrocarpon are grown primarily for their blueberries or cranberries.
Lignonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) - Growth
Evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous shrubs and trees. Vacciniums do well in partial shade. Height varies depending on variety. One species will grow to approx. 12 ft. tall. Vaccinium works best in a shrub border, woodland garden, or rock garden.
Lignonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in fall. Sow in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate deciduous plants from greenwood cuttings in early summer. Evergreens from semi-ripe cuttings. Conduct layering in late summer.
Lignonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) - Pest
Caterpillars and scale insects. Vaccinium is also prone to gray mold, leaf and bud gall, rust, witches' broom, dieback, crow and root rot, and powdery mildew.
Lignonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) - Interesting facts
Vaccinium is grown for its flowers, foliage, and berries. The leaves of some deciduous species exhibit an attractive fall color.
Lignonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) - Soil and irrigation
Vacciniums require acidic, peaty or sandy soil that is well-draining yet kept moist.
