Vaccinium macrocarpon

North America.

Cranberry is a dwarf shrub with fine shoots and creeping growth that can reach a height of 10 - 30 cm and a width of 50 - 80 cm. It usually grows 30 - 85 cm per year.

The evergreen leaves of the Cranberry are medium green, lanceolate, leathery and alternate. They are about 0.5 - 1.5 cm in size. With its bronze-coloured foliage, it sets beautiful accents in winter.

The light pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

The purple-red berries of Vaccinium macrocarpon are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Vaccinium macrocarpon is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Cranberry has good frost hardiness.

Vaccinium macrocarpon prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Ground cover, bog bed, jam, dried

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered abundantly throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.