Kamchatka Bilberry

Vaccinium praestans

Physical Characteristics

Vaccinium praestans is a deciduous Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. 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). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Northern N. America to N.E. Asia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[1, 105]. The taste is sweet and fragrant, somewhat like a strawberry[11]. A delicious flavour[183]. The fruit is about 12mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known