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