Highbush Cranberry (native)

Highbush Cranberry
viburnum

Not a true cranberry.

The Highbush Cranberry is a stunning native species that is found all across Canada. Produces large clusters of berries that contain a single flat seed. They ripen in September and last through the winter, making them an attractive addition to any garden, orchard or food forest.

The shrub is also popular for its ornamental value, with its attractive foliage and showy fruit. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions.

Highbush Cranberry is known for an array of health benefits: they are a great source of vitamin C and are full of antioxidants. The berries are not ideal for eating straight off the tree but are used to make jams, sauces, juices are more! The berries are great for making natural dye for your homemade creations.

In autumn, the stunning bright pink-red foliage on the Highbush Cranberry shrubs reveal themselves: adding a pop of bright red to your yard. The berries aren’t ideal for eating straight off the tree but can be used to make jams, sauces, and as a cooking ingredient.

A popular landscaping choice for use as a screening hedge. (For a solid screen, plants should be spaced 2 to 3 ft. apart.)

Self-fertile.

Height: 8-15 ft
USDA zone 2 (very hardy)
2-gallon pot