Cranberry, Highbush
Viburnum trilobum
12-24 inch height at sale, bare rootOther Names: American Cranberry
Native to Vermont
Sourced from NY
Large red tart fruit
General Information
Recommended Spacing (ft) 5 - 6 Mature Width (ft) 6 - 10 Mature Height (ft) 6 - 10 Pollination Needs Self-pollinating, yield increases with multiple Bloom Time Late May to June Ripens/Harvest mid-September to mid-November Soil pH 4.2 - 5.5 Soil Type Loam Soil Moisture Moist to wet Sun Preference Full Sun, Partial Shade Taste Tart, Acidic Texture Firm Description
American Cranberry is native to many eastern states.
The fruit should be used in preserves or sauces, rather than fresh eating.
Optimum services this plant provides include windbreaks, privacy, mammal habitat and forage, lake or pond borders.
The plant usually matures between 6 and 10 ft in height. It maintains a round shape and does not grow into spreading thickets.
The plant is lush green throughout the spring and summer. It will bloom with white flowers in late May through mid June. In fall, the bush turns scarlet red, then the leaves drop. The bright red fruit is persistent on the plant throughout the winter, providing great ornamental and forage value.
Native plants perform best without any fertilizers, amendments or supplemental irrigation.
Resources
American Cranberrybush Fact Sheet, UDSA/NRCS