American Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Seeds (Edible, Hardy, Fall Color)

Description: American Cranberry, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Seeds Hardy, Edible Fruits, Fall Colors, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Low Growing Ground Cover, Cold Tolerant The American Cranberry is a low trailing, mat forming, evergreen shrub of bogs. This species is the source of the commercial cranberry. Plants grow 12 inches tall with a 3 to 4 foot spread and have small, glossy, leathery dark green leaves to 3/4 inch across, bronzy in spring and dark-green in summer, then turning a variety of colors in fall. Leaves turn bronze in winter. In spring thru summer, the American Cranberry produces fuchsia-pink bell-shaped flowers in nodding clusters. The flowers are unique, with four turned-back petals, that look like hats and beak-like stamens. Flowers are followed by edible, round, bright red berries that mature in September thru October. Allowed to spread, plants can form a carpet of lush green foliage. The American Cranberry can be grown for food crop, as an ornamental or both. Other Names: American Cranberry, Commercial Cranberry Zone: 2 to 7 Growth Rate: Less than 12 inches annually Plant Type: Low growing, fruiting ground cover Family: Ericaceae Native Range: United States Height: 0.75 to 1 foot Spread: 3 to 4 feet Shape: Low, prostrate mat Bloom Time: May - June Bloom Color: Fuchsia pink Flower/Fruit: Pinkish white flowers are unique, with four turned-back petals, looking a bit like hats followed by edible bright red cranberries. Sun: Full Sun Fall Color: Evergreen to Bronze Drought Tolerance: Low Water: Medium to Wet Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Cranberry prefers a cooler climate and moist to wet soil. Best grown in damp, acidic (pH 4.0-5.2), organically rich, well-drained soil with full sun. Culture: Plant 2 feet apart. Self-pollinating. Uses: Ground Cover. Mixed border with other acid-loving plants. For edible fruit. Sowing Vaccinium macrocarpon Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 60-90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Surface sow indoors under a grow light. Use a dome lid and mist regularly to keep moist. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2024-11-30T21:45:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD