Vaccinium macrocarpon
Cranberry
Description
Vaccinium macrocarpon, commonly known as the American Cranberry, is a low-growing, creeping shrub native to North America. It produces small, oval-shaped, green leaves that turn reddish-bronze in the fall. The plant develops small, white to pink, bell-shaped flowers that eventually develop into the iconic red cranberries. Cranberries grow in acidic, sandy, and peaty soils in wetlands and bogs. The vines spread horizontally, forming a dense mat. They are commercially cultivated for their tart, flavorful berries, which are used in a variety of culinary applications. They prefer full sun exposure, and you should ensure the soil remains consistently moist for successful cranberry cultivation.
Description
Vaccinium macrocarpon, commonly known as the American Cranberry, is a low-growing, creeping shrub native to North America. It produces small, oval-shaped, green leaves that turn reddish-bronze in the fall. The plant develops small, white to pink, bell-shaped flowers that eventually develop into the iconic red cranberries. Cranberries grow in acidic, sandy, and peaty soils in wetlands and bogs. The vines spread horizontally, forming a dense mat. They are commercially cultivated for their tart, flavorful berries, which are used in a variety of culinary applications. They prefer full sun exposure, and you should ensure the soil remains consistently moist for successful cranberry cultivation.