Highbush Cranberry

 

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Pocahontas County, Iowa residents only

 

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expbul1a  $2.50

expbul1a  2-3 foot bare root transplant

 

*      Full sun/part shade

*      Zone:  2-7 

expbul1a  Height:  8-12 feet

expbul1a  Spread:  8-12 feet

expbul1a  Moderate growth rate

expbul1a  Wide variety of soil types (preferring well-drained, moist, and slightly acidic)

expbul1a  Decent drought resistance

*      Fragrant, white flowers in spring

*      l/3 in. bright red juicy fruits in fall

expbul1a  Fruit remains on plant through winter

expbul1a  Fruit is edible and may be used for sauces and jellies

expbul1a  Unrelated to true cranberry

expbul1a  a/k/a American Cranberrybush Viburnum

expbul1a  Good windbreak shrub

expbul1a  Native to Iowa

 

expbul1a  Wildlife value: Used for shelter and food by a variety of birds and mammals

 

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