crowberry

How to Grow and Care for crowberry

crowberry · Empetrum nigrum
Also known as: black crowberry; black-berried heath; blackberry heath; crakeberry; crauberry; crawberry; crow pea; curlew berry; hog cranberry; monox; monox heather; pigeon berry; wire ling

Naturally grows in cool areas with high rainfall. Requires an open position in full sun or semi shade, on acid soil that is not waterlogged, but has a good moisture supply

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing crowberry

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Naturally grows in cool areas with high rainfall. Requires an open position in full sun or semi shade, on acid soil that is not waterlogged, but has a good moisture supply

How to Water crowberry?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for crowberry?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for crowberry?

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What Soil Is Best for crowberry?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for crowberry?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize crowberry?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune crowberry?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate crowberry?

Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering

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How to Transplant crowberry?

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How to Care for crowberry in Winter?

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How to Plant crowberry?

Naturally grows in cool areas with high rainfall. Requires an open position in full sun or semi shade, on acid soil that is not waterlogged, but has a good moisture supply

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How to Repot crowberry?

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How to Harvest crowberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of crowberry

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More General Info About crowberry

Attributes of crowberry

Plant typeShrubs · Fruit Edible
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTrailing
OriginTemperate N. Hemisphere

Scientific Classification

Species
Empetrum nigrum
Genus
Empetrum
Family
Ericaceae
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