Lingonberry

Scientific Name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Ericales / Ericaceae / Vaccinium L./ Vaccinium vitis-idaea L.

Lingonberry
General Information
Usda SymbolVAVI
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubSubshrub,
Native LocationsVAVI

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Lingonberry.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-62
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum6.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum276
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Active Growth PeriodSpring
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.5
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee1
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ColorRed


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed per Pound9778
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Lingonberry

Lingonberry

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