Vaccinium macrocarpon

Common Name: Macrocarpon
Family Name: American Cranberry
Light Requirements: Sun / Part Shade
Bloom Time:
Spacing: 12-18"
Height: 0-8"
Bloom Color: Pink
Moisture Level: always moist
Animal Resistance: Deer
Type of Perennial: Groundcover
New England Native: Yes
US Native: Yes
Plant Description:
Our native cranberry has a lovely low growing, trailing habit in the garden. The tiny evergreen leaves emerge maroon and mature to shiny dark green. Large and very bright, edible berries. Maroon fall color. Zones 4-8