ZonePlant
Red Pearl lingonberry

berry variety in zone 5a

Red Pearl lingonberry in zone 5a

Red Pearl · Vaccinium vitis-idaea

Zone
5a -20°F to -15°F
Growing season
150 days
Days to harvest
100 to 120

The verdict

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About Red Pearl

Tart, bright, larger berries than Koralle; sauce, preserves. Productive Dutch selection, two crops per year (summer and fall) in milder climates.

Critical timing for zone 5a

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Common challenges in zone 5a

  • ▸ Fire blight in pears
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust
  • ▸ Late spring frosts

Modified care for zone 5a

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Red Pearl in adjacent zones

Other lingonberry varieties for zone 5a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Red Pearl lingonberry grow in zone 5a?

Yes. Red Pearl is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7a, which includes zone 5a.

Image: "Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Mount Ontake)", by Alpsdake, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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