Empetrum atropurpureum Purple crowberry (Empetraceae) Evergreen shrub

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Empetrum atropurpureum
Purple crowberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Empetrum atropurpureum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Labrador to Quebec, south to Michigan. It is a member of the Empetraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Purple crowberry.

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Latin Name:  Empetrum atropurpureum
Common Name:  Purple crowberry
Family:  Empetraceae
Author:  Fern.&Wieg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Granitic or acidic gravel and sands on mountains[43].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. A calcifuge plant, it is easily grown in a lime-free soil[200]. Prefers a moist sandy peaty soil and some shade[1, 3]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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