Pruning Lingonberry Plants

Pruning is an important part of proper edible plant care, but many people find the task overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be! Keep these things in mind:

  • You can have confidence in knowing that not everyone will prune the exact same way (even the experts).
  • It is best for your plant to do some pruning versus no pruning.

NOTE: This is part 8 in a series of 11 articles. For a complete background on how to grow lingonberry plants, we recommend starting from the beginning.

Pruning Tips

  • Lingonberries require very little pruning except for the occasional removal of dead and damaged shoots every spring.
  • After the plant begins bearing regularly (in mid-June through late July), cut back all but six to eight vigorous canes in early spring.
  • Propagate plants in spring by splitting and separating crowns and transplanting clumps, be sure to leave part of the rhizome attached to the clump.

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