American or Large Cranberry. Vaccinium macrocarpon or cranberry, is a low, mat-forming evergreen with reddish new foliage, deep green summer foliage and burgundy winter foliage. Flowers June to July. Fruits October to December. Full Sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Vaccinium macrocarpon ‘Early Black’
Vaccinium macrocarpon or cranberry, is a low, mat-forming evergreen with reddish new foliage, deep green summer foliage and burgundy winter foliage.
Additional information
| Generic | Vaccinium |
|---|---|
| Species | macrocarpon |
| Varietry | 'Early Black' |
| Common Name | American or Large Cranberry |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | October, December |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
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