About
Empetrum nigrum var. japonicum 'Variegatum' (v) is a variegated Japanese form of crowberry with needle-like leaves attractively edged or marked with cream or yellow, producing the characteristic inconspicuous flowers and black berries of the species. A distinctive and ornamental ground-cover for a moist, acid, peaty soil.
About the genus
Empetrum, the crowberries, are dwarf, heath-like evergreen shrubs producing tiny, needle-like leaves on spreading stems and inconspicuous flowers followed by small, edible, glossy berries in red or black. Grown as ornamental ground-cover plants for acid, peaty or moorland soils.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead or damaged growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.