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Crowberry

Empetrum nigrum, Ericaceae

Zones
1–6
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

3.5 – 6

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Russet BuffaloberryShepherdia canadensis
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Reindeer LichenCladonia rangiferina
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Blue Lyme GrassLeymus arenarius

Aggressive grass root system can compete with native shrub establishment in coastal environments

Common Questions

What zones does Crowberry grow in?

Crowberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Crowberry?

Good companions for Crowberry include Russet Buffaloberry, Reindeer Lichen.

Design guilds with Crowberry and see companion relationships visually.

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