Cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a soft fruit bush or cane grown for very tart fruit. Suited to full sun to light shade and acidic, moisture-retentive ericaceous mix, it reaches about 10–20 cm with a 60–100 cm spread. Harvest in september–october for fresh eating and preserving.

  • Sun: Full sun to light shade
  • Soil: Acidic, moisture-retentive ericaceous mix
  • Watering: Keep moist in fruiting season
  • Harvest: September–October
  • Difficulty: Easy

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