Highbush Cranberry will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 8 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. While it is considered to be somewhat self-pollinating, it tends to set heavier quantities of fruit with a different variety of the same species growing nearby.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is native to parts of North America.
Details
Botanical Name
Viburnum trilobum
Common Name
Highbush Cranberry
Hardiness Zone
- 2
Appearance
Max Height
8 Feet
Max Spread
8 Feet
Plant Form
- Upright Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
- Red
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Berries
Edible Harvest Period
In Late Summer
Edible Use
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Scarlet
Growing
Flowering Period
In Late Spring
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun To Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
Yes
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