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Vaccinium myrtillus
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BilberryFruit, DeciduousFamily: Ericaceae
- Height: 45cmSpread: 45cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
- Autumn colour
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Acidic / Boggy / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
A blueberry relative, the bilberry, Vaccinium myrtillus, is commonly found growing on the heaths, moors and woodlands of northern Europe, and has naturalised in some parts of Britain. It forms a small, low-growing, spreading shrub, and thrives in acidic soils.
In spring, Vaccinium myrtillus is smothered in small, white tubular flowers, which are followed in summer by blue-black berries, similar to blueberries only smaller. A compact plant with small green leaves, the bilberry is perfect for growing in small gardens, and is well suited to growing in pots of ericaceous compost.
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Vaccinium ‘Myrtillus’ and wildlife
Vaccinium ‘Myrtillus’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Vaccinium ‘Myrtillus’ poisonous?
Vaccinium ‘Myrtillus’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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