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Eames' Crowberry

Empetrum eamesii, Ericaceae

Zones
1–5
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

4 – 6

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Arctic RaspberryRubus arcticus
Pollinator SharingWind Protection
Kamchatka blueberryVaccinium praestans
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Red-flowered Magnolia VineSchisandra rubriflora
Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Northern BlueberryVaccinium boreale

Both low-growing shrubs compete for similar acidic, nutrient-poor soils in harsh climates

Uses

Functions

Coastal AdaptationWind ProtectionAcidic Soil Stabilization

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Kidney SupportUrinary Tract HealthVitamin C

Common Questions

What zones does Eames' Crowberry grow in?

Eames' Crowberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 5.

What are good companion plants for Eames' Crowberry?

Good companions for Eames' Crowberry include Arctic Raspberry, Kamchatka blueberry, Red-flowered Magnolia Vine.

Design guilds with Eames' Crowberry and see companion relationships visually.

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