Franklin Cranberry
Scientific Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Franklin'
Plant type
shrub, groundcover, aquatic, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 6"
- W: 10'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Franklin Cranberry plant details
Franklin Cranberry is a broadleaf deciduous groundcover aquatic fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in clay soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Franklin Cranberry
- Plant type: groundcover aquatic fruit / vegetable or shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 10 FT wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: edible, self-fertile
GROWING CONDITIONS for Franklin Cranberry
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: standing water - regular
- Soil needs: clay
Gardening facts about Franklin Cranberry plant
How to Grow Franklin Cranberry
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- standing water - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Vaccinium erythrinum
aka Red-twig Wortleberry
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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aka Vaccinium 'Chandler', Blueberry, Chandler Northern Highbush Blueberry
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 5'-7'
Width: 5'-7'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Vaccinium 'Razz'
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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aka Vaccinium corymbosum 'Ozark Blue'
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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