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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