Vaccinium macrocarpon
Cranberry
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Description
The cranberry is an evergreen, low-growing dwarf shrub that bears large, bright red, tart berries. It originates from peatland habitats and thrives in wet, acidic conditions—making it suitable for balcony pots when grown in peat soil.
Care instructions
Plant the cranberry in acidic peat moss soil at a sunny, consistently moist location, preferably near a pond. Water generously with low‑alkalinity rainwater, as the plant does not tolerate drought well. Mulch with acidic material and harvest the berries in September; their full flavor develops after the first frost.
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