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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, cover seedbed with some shade

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced to: Belgium, British Columbia, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Oregon, Switzerland, Washington

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Introduced

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American Cranberry, Cranberry

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Vaccinium macrocarpon

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

449,460

Quantity:

0.01 lb

Collected in:

New York
Saranac Lake

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837370

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, cover seedbed with some shade

Introduced to: Belgium, British Columbia, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Oregon, Switzerland, Washington

Native

Introduced

Discover the charm of Vaccinium macrocarpon, commonly known as American cranberry! This broadleaf evergreen trailing shrub is an essential for any landscape, especially if you're blessed with consistently moist or wet soil and bountiful sunlight. Native to North American bogs and swamps, it thrives in USDA zones 3 to 7. American cranberry stands out with its low-growing, mounding form, reaching heights of just 0.25 to 0.50 feet and spreading 1.00 to 6.00 feet wide. Its glossy evergreen foliage transforms throughout the seasons, shifting from a bronzy hue in spring to deep green in summer, and then to captivating shades of copper and purple come fall. From May to June, delicate white to pink flowers grace its presence, later yielding plump, edible red to dark purple fruits that are as nutritious as they are beautiful. Ideal as a ground cover or a water plant, Vaccinium macrocarpon tolerates wet soil and attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, contributing to both ecological value and stunning aesthetics. Furthermore, these cranberries offer culinary uses, breathing tart, tangy flavors into sauces, pastries, and baked goods. Cultivate a flourishing habitat for wildlife while enhancing your garden’s allure with this resilient and versatile species.