Black crowberry
Empetrum nigrum
- Empetraceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Subshrub, Shrub
- ☀ Full sun
- ≈ 30 cm tall
🦋 Wildlife value: supports pollinators and wildlife.
About Black crowberry
Black crowberry is a wonderful choice if you want to attract wildlife to your garden. Birds absolutely love the small black berries that appear in late summer and fall, making this native shrub a natural bird feeder. The plant stays green year-round, so it provides shelter and food when birds need it most. Its delicate flowers are pretty too, even though they're small and easy to miss.
Growing black crowberry is straightforward. Plant it where it gets full sun and you'll have the best results. This perennial shrub is naturally tough and low-maintenance once established, asking for very little fussing. If you can give it a sunny spot in your garden, you've got everything it needs to thrive and reward you with those lovely berries season after season.