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European Bilberry

Vaccinium myrtillus, Ericaceae

Zones
2–7
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4 – 5.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

WintergreenGaultheria procumbens
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
BunchberryCornus canadensis
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Sweet PepperbushClethra alnifolia
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

BearberryArctostaphylos uva-ursi

Both produce phenolic compounds that can inhibit nearby plant growth and compete for acidic conditions

Bog BilberryVaccinium uliginosum

Related bilberry species compete for similar acidic bog conditions and nutrients

Catawba RhododendronRhododendron catawbiense

Rhododendron allelopathic compounds can inhibit Vaccinium growth in acidic soils

SweetfernComptonia peregrina

Sweetfern produces allelopathic compounds that can inhibit ericaceous plants like bilberry

Common Questions

What zones does European Bilberry grow in?

European Bilberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for European Bilberry?

Good companions for European Bilberry include Wintergreen, Bunchberry, Sweet Pepperbush.

Design guilds with European Bilberry and see companion relationships visually.

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