Black Crowberry (Nigrum)

The Black Crowberry (Nigrum) is generally described as a perennial subshrub or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the summer and fall . The Black Crowberry (Nigrum) has green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous black fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Black Crowberry (Nigrum) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate. At maturity, the typical Black Crowberry (Nigrum) will reach up to 1 foot high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 1 foot.

The Black Crowberry (Nigrum) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, cuttings, seed, sprigs. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have low vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -43°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.