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Vaccinium oxycoccos

Bog Cranberry, Small Cranberry, Swamp Cranberry

  • Vaccinium oxycoccos

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Details

Min. hardiness zone:
2
Item ID:

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days
Germination
Germination: surface sow and keep moist

Looking for a unique addition to your garden or a new ingredient for your next recipe? Look no further than Vaccinium oxycoccos, also known as Small Cranberry, Bog Cranberry, or Swamp Cranberry. This evergreen shrub grows to 8 inches tall and prefers moist, wet soil with high water tables. It can be found in bogs and fens in Northern Europe, Asia, and North America. The plant produces red berries with spots when young, which have been used in medicine and as food by various Native American communities. With its leathery, lance-shaped leaves and vine-like stems that root at the nodes, this shrub will make a unique addition to your garden. Don't miss out on the chance to try this flavorful and nutritious fruit.

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