American Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well American Cranberry grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
