A blueberry by any other name is just as sweet, especially if it is Vaccinium myrtillus, commonly called bilberry or European blueberry. Unlike American blueberries that come from hybrid cultivars, bilberries most often grow in the original, wild form which has one fruit per twig rather than clusters. You can plant bilberries in your back yard in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8, as a fruit crop or a ground cover. The bilberry prefers a cooler climate; in warmer zones, take care to keep the plant from getting too hot.
European blueberry Care
Vaccinium Myrtillus
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
3 - 7
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water the bilberries whenever the soil dries out.
Fertilizer
They require no fertilization and little additional care.
Sunlight
Select a planting location for your bilberries that offers full sun in cooler zones and partial sun with afternoon shade in warmer zones.
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Soil
Ensure that soil is well-draining and acidic.
Additional
High tannin content may cause digestive disorders - avoid prolonged use or high doses. Avoid in pregnancy. Avoid if on anticoagulant therapy
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