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    Vaccinium macrocarpon

    Also Known As

    • Cranberry

    Plant type

    shrub, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Vaccinium macrocarpon plant details

    Vaccinium macrocarpon is a low-growing broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green and purple foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium macrocarpon

    Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and purple
    Mature size: 10 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: edible, spreading, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium macrocarpon

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large red tart-tasting berries appear in fall on these tiny-leaved moisture-lovers; prostrate spreader with small pink bells in spring. S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Small evergreen plant with edible berries.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Low and spreading in habit the cranberry can make a useful evergreen groundcover. Large tart red fruit from pink flowers.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Vaccinium macrocarpon plant

    How to Grow Vaccinium macrocarpon

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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