New England Wild Flower Society

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Vaccinium macrocarpon

large cranberry

In the wild cranberries grow in bog conditions, but any consistently moist garden spot will do. We swear fruits off the plant taste better than those in the bag, although these wild-type cranberries have not been bred for flavor.

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Height: 1-3 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-7


Bloom Color: Pink

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture
Wet
Ecoregion
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
Summer Fruit
Summer Bloom
Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Edible
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Massing
Groundcover
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red to Purple Fall Foliage
Red Fruit
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


large cranberry - Vaccinium macrocarpon from Native Plant Trust