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Fruit · Ericaceae family

Lingonberry

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Full sun to part shade 3⅛ in–11¾ in × 11¾ in–2 ft 11⅜ in Flowers April–May Harvest August–September to −84 °F
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In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to part shade
Size3⅛ in–11¾ in
spacing 15¾ in
PlantingOctober–March
HarvestAugust–September
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average to moist soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

acidic soil
acidicneutralalkaline
average to moistsandyhumus-richgravelly

Watering

keep the soil evenly moistless when it rains

Frost

−84 °F
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in3⅛ in–11¾ inspread 11¾ in–2 ft 11⅜ in
3⅛ in–11¾ in× spread 11¾ in–2 ft 11⅜ in

Plant 15¾ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 10–20 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
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Flowers

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April–May · white or pink

Planting

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container plant: October–March

Feeding

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March–May

Harvest

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August–September

What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

Light
ericaceous fertilizer
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Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

What you will see

Rotting roots, white mycelium under the bark, black bootlaces (rhizomorphs) in the soil, sudden death; mushrooms in fall.

When to look

Summer – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Choose species that honey fungus rarely attacks (e.g. Vaccinium).
  2. By handA deep barrier (17¾ in) of rubber sheeting in the soil blocks the bootlaces; regular deep cultivation breaks them.
Honey fungusdisease · summer – fall

What you will see

Rotting roots, white mycelium under the bark, black bootlaces (rhizomorphs) in the soil, sudden death; mushrooms in fall.

When to look

Summer – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Choose species that honey fungus rarely attacks (e.g. Vaccinium).
  2. By handA deep barrier (17¾ in) of rubber sheeting in the soil blocks the bootlaces; regular deep cultivation breaks them.
More about this problem

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers; leaves may become distorted.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Destroy fallen infected leaves in fall; do not over-feed, and protect from drought (stress invites powdery mildew).
  2. By hand fallPrune out infected shoots early and destroy fallen leaves.
Powdery mildewsdisease · from spring onwards

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves, stems and flowers; leaves may become distorted.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Destroy fallen infected leaves in fall; do not over-feed, and protect from drought (stress invites powdery mildew).
  2. By hand fallPrune out infected shoots early and destroy fallen leaves.
More about this problem
Sources (3)

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does lingonberry flower?

In April–May; the flowers are white or pink.

When is lingonberry harvested?

In August–September.

Does lingonberry tolerate shade?

It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.

How much space does lingonberry need?

At maturity 11¾ in–2 ft 11⅜ in wide and 3⅛ in–11¾ in tall; recommended spacing 15¾ in.

Honey fungus — what can you do?

Choose species that honey fungus rarely attacks (e.g. Vaccinium). A deep barrier (17¾ in) of rubber sheeting in the soil blocks the bootlaces; regular deep cultivation breaks them.

Powdery mildews — what can you do?

Destroy fallen infected leaves in fall; do not over-feed, and protect from drought (stress invites powdery mildew). Prune out infected shoots early and destroy fallen leaves.

Sources (15) Checked 22 October 2026

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