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Pilgrim American Cranberry

Scientific Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Pilgrim'

Also Known As

American Cranberry

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 6"
W: 10'

planting zones

4a-9b

Pilgrim American Cranberry plant details

Pilgrim American Cranberry is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge followed by purple and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pilgrim American Cranberry

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 FT wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: edible, self-fertile

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pilgrim American Cranberry

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grow your own cranberries with good, rich, acid soil, well-drained but able to hold moisture. No bog required. These small, evergreen groundcovers, to only 6" tall, have small, shiny leaves, and in summer, little pink bells that produce abundant, large purple-red berries in autumn. Self-fertile and spreading, rooting along the stems, they prefer sun to a very light shade with ample summer water. Fruit can be expected in 2-3 years after planting. Frost hardy to -30 °F, USDA zone 4, and possibly colder.