Bilberry
Bilberries are low-growing deciduous shrubs native to cool, mountainous regions of Europe and the far north, prized for their intensely flavored berries and exceptional cold hardiness. These compact plants reach 1-2 feet tall, producing small dark blue-black berries that are sweeter and more flavorful than cultivated blueberries with remarkably high antioxidant levels.
Long foraged in Scandinavian and Alpine regions for jams, pies, and traditional liqueurs, bilberries hold deep cultural significance in European cuisine. The plants display delicate spring flowers and attractive foliage that turns brilliant red-orange in fall. Thriving in acidic, well-drained soils with consistent moisture and cool summers, bilberries are ideal for northern gardens and regions where traditional highbush blueberries struggle.
Extremely cold-hardy to USDA Zone 2, these resilient shrubs naturalize beautifully in woodland gardens, bog edges, and permaculture designs where their wild character and superior flavor make them treasured additions.
Bilberry
Bilberries are low-growing deciduous shrubs native to cool, mountainous regions of Europe and the far north, prized for their intensely flavored berries and exceptional cold hardiness. These compact plants reach 1-2 feet tall, producing small dark blue-black berries that are sweeter and more flavorful than cultivated blueberries with remarkably high antioxidant levels.
Long foraged in Scandinavian and Alpine regions for jams, pies, and traditional liqueurs, bilberries hold deep cultural significance in European cuisine. The plants display delicate spring flowers and attractive foliage that turns brilliant red-orange in fall. Thriving in acidic, well-drained soils with consistent moisture and cool summers, bilberries are ideal for northern gardens and regions where traditional highbush blueberries struggle.
Extremely cold-hardy to USDA Zone 2, these resilient shrubs naturalize beautifully in woodland gardens, bog edges, and permaculture designs where their wild character and superior flavor make them treasured additions.
