Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon, a species of Vaccinium

Also known as American cranberry, Bearberry, Large cranberry

About Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

  • Attracts pollinators
  • Edible

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Subshrub
  • Shrub
Foliage
  • Green
  • Evergreen
  • Fine texture
Flower colour
  • Red
Fruit colour
  • Red
Mature height
10–20 cm
Flowering season

Flowers from June to July.

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Full sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Soil pH
4–5.5 · Acidic
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -46°C · USDA Zone 2
Native range
Eastern Canada, North-Central USA, Northeastern USA, Southeastern USA

Where to buy Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

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