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Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton'

Also Known As

Vaccinium macrocarpum 'Hamilton'
Hamilton's Dwarf Cranberry

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2"-3"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

2a-7b

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Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton' plant details

Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: fall color, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton'

USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vaccinium macrocarpon ‘Hamilton’ is a dwarf cranberry that packs a big punch. It grows as a low ground cover to just 3 inches tall by 12 inches wide with tiny, dark green, glossy foliage that turns bright red in the fall. Tiny, bell-shaped, pink flowers delight in late spring to summer followed by classic bright red, tart, edible berries in fall just in time for Thanksgiving dinner. Take advantage of its low growing habit and evergreen foliage in rock gardens, as a ground cover, as edging in borders, and in containers for all season interest. Prefers evenly moist to wet soils. Self-fertile. The flowers attract bees and the fruit attracts birds. A Canadian native from Ontario to Newfoundland. Photo: Wikipedia.