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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Vaccinium |
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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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