VACCINIUM VITIS-IDAEA `RED CANDY`-Lingonberry (Cowberry)

Vaccinium vitis-idaea Red Candy lingonberry (cowberry bush): Patent PP22,105 »  Early to flower and fruit »  Lots of white flowers »  Compact, vigorous habit »  Loaded with large red berries »  Fruits remain on plant a long time »  Edible landscape plant - Lingonberry Jam! Category:Shrub Hardiness Zone:5-8 Height:8-10 in Spread:6-8 in Bloom Color:White Shades Foliage Color:Green Shades Compact form is made up of tight, evergreen leaves that stay a lush green all year! Small white flowers bloom in late spring into the summer months and are followed by copious amounts of large, bright red fruits. The fruit is a Lingonberry and can be enjoyed in many dishes that you would use cranberries in or the infamous Lingonberry Jam. The fruits can be eaten right off the plant but be prepared to pucker, they are quite sour and a bit of sugar makes a big difference!