Empetrum nigrum
BLACK CROW BERRY, CRAKE BERRY
Ericaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 2-8

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Empetrum nigrum
BLACK CROW BERRY, CRAKE BERRY
Ericaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 2-8

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: aromatic; mid green; turning bronze-purple in winter

Ornamental Fruit: black berry

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal & alpine designs

Uses: groundcovers

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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