Dwarf bilberry

Vaccinium caespitosum

Physical Characteristics

Vaccinium caespitosum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - British Columbia to California.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Tea Fruit - raw or cooked[61, 105].

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic Astringent Carminative Hypoglycaemic Vitamin C None known

Known Hazards

None known