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Vaccinium macrocarpon

Species

Also called large cranberry, American cranberry, bearberry

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Vaccinium macrocarpon
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeshrub

“Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a low evergreen creeping shrub” — How to grow Cranberry — planting guide · GardenDraft

Germination temperature33–40 °F

“Approximately 33–40°F (1–4°C)” — American Cranberry Seed Germination | How to Grow Vaccinium macrocarpon – Evergreen Seed Co.

Lightfull sun

“Cranberry is a fruit in the Ericaceae family. It grows best in full sun” — How to grow Cranberry — planting guide · GardenDraft

Waterconsistently moist

“Keep the seed surface consistently moist” — American Cranberry Seed Germination | How to Grow Vaccinium macrocarpon – Evergreen Seed Co.

Soil pH4.5–5.5

from Blueberry · “Vaccinium corymbosum requires acidic soil (target pH ~4.5–5.5)” — Blueberry Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Hardiness zones2-7

“Cranberry is listed for USDA zones 2-7.” — How to grow Cranberry — planting guide · GardenDraft

Spacing48–72 in

from Blueberry · “Space bushes about 4–6 ft apart” — Blueberry Growing Guide — SproutSmart

Propagationcuttings

“Propagation CATEGORY: Berry groundcover (cuttings)” — How to grow Cranberry — planting guide · GardenDraft

Ready whenfully blue and come off with a gentle tug; they should taste sweet rather than tart

from Blueberry · “Pick when berries turn fully blue and come off with a gentle tug; they should taste sweet rather than tart” — Blueberry Growing Guide — SproutSmart

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