Caucasian whortleberry
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8Will it grow where I live?
Caucasian whortleberry is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 3 m
- Spread
- 2 m
- Growth
- very slow
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–9
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt
- Soil moisture
- dry – moist
- pH
- 4.5 – 6
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Caucasian whortleberry: how big does it get?
Caucasian whortleberry (Vaccinium arctostaphylos) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2 m. Growth is very slow.
Caucasian whortleberry: what site does it need?
Caucasian whortleberry tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – moist. The pH may lie between 4.5 and 6.
Caucasian whortleberry: is it hardy?
Caucasian whortleberry is listed as hardy in zone 6–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Caucasian whortleberry: will it grow in Central Europe?
Caucasian whortleberry is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Caucasian whortleberry: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Caucasian whortleberry. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Caucasian whortleberry: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 5/10, Medicinal 8/10.
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