Vaccinium macrocarpon
Large Cranberry
Large Cranberry
Exposure
- Soleil
Rusticity
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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
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
Characteristics
Habit:
- Couvre-sol
Flowering colours:
- Rose
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Sol humide
- sans excès ni manque d'eau
Maintenance:
- Engrais acidophile au printemps.
Soil requirement:
- Acide
- Riche
- Frais
- Humide
Features
Features
Resistance:
- Froid
Attract:
- Pollinisateurs
- Oiseaux
Use:
- Pleine terre
- Plate-bandes
- Couvre-sol
- Jardin d'oiseaux
- Jardin indigène
Attribute:
- Comestible
- Coloration automnale