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Vaccinium macrocarpon

Large Cranberry

Large Cranberry

Format

Exposure

  • Soleil

Bloom time

  • Juin

  • Feuillage persistant
  • Coloration automnale
  • Rustique
  • Indigène
  • Couvre-sol

Vaccinium macrocarpon, commonly called cranberry, is a plant native to North America. This evergreen shrub thrives in humid environments, producing pink flowers in early summer, followed by harvested red cranberries in the fall. Its tangy fruits are popular in jelly or juice. In addition to its glossy green evergreen foliage, it offers a magnificent spectacle in the fall, turning red. The cranberry resists the cold well, preferring shady places. It has nutritional virtues, rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber, beneficial for digestive and cardiovascular health. It stands out for its productivity and robustness, producing abundant red fruits with a shade of yellow. As a ground cover, this plant attracts butterflies, feeds birds and provides an aesthetic and beneficial solution for the garden.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
48 - 58 cm
Spread
48 - 58 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Spacing
19 - 23 in.
Spread
19 - 23 in.
Height
2 - 6 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Couvre-sol

Flowering colours:

  • Rose

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Sol humide
  • sans excès ni manque d'eau

Maintenance:

  • Engrais acidophile au printemps.

Soil requirement:

  • Acide
  • Riche
  • Frais
  • Humide

Features

Resistance:

  • Froid

Attract:

  • Pollinisateurs
  • Oiseaux

Use:

  • Pleine terre
  • Plate-bandes
  • Couvre-sol
  • Jardin d'oiseaux
  • Jardin indigène

Attribute:

  • Comestible
  • Coloration automnale

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