American cranberry is a low-growing, spreading shrub that produces tart red berries in fall, prized for fresh eating and processing. It thrives in acidic wetlands and boggy conditions, making it valuable for permaculture systems with wet microclimates.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–2′ tall × 1–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
