Highbush Cranberry

 

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Pocahontas County, Iowa residents only

 

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*  $1.60

*  2-3 foot bare root transplant

 

*     Full sun/part shade

*     Zone:  2-7 

*  Height:  8-12 feet

*  Spread:  8-12 feet

*  Moderate growth rate

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

*  Decent drought resistance

*     Fragrant, white flowers in spring

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

*  Fruit remains on plant through winter

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

*  Unrelated to true cranberry

*  a/k/a American Cranberrybush Viburnum

*  Good windbreak shrub

*  Native to Iowa

 

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

 

 

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