Sea Bilberry (Vaccinium bracteatum)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Vaccinium bracteatum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in leaf all year. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is about 6mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Low elevations in mountains, C. and S. Japan. Forests and thickets at elevations of 400 - 1400 metres,. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)