Description
The Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum), also known as American Cranberry bush, is a striking native deciduous shrub that adds vibrant color to any garden. Growing 8–12 feet tall with an 8–10 foot spread, its glossy, maple-like green leaves turn brilliant red in fall, while white, lace-like flower clusters in spring yield bright red, edible berries that persist into winter. Its dense, rounded form is perfect for hedges or ornamental accents. Growing 0.5–1 foot per year and living 20–40 years, this low-maintenance gem thrives in full sun to partial shade, adapting to moist, loamy, or clay soils. A wildlife champion, its nectar and berries attract bees, butterflies, and birds like cedar waxwings, while its foliage offers nesting cover. Historically used by Native Americans for food and medicine, its eco-benefits shine today. Plant in moist soil and water regularly in its first year for a fruitful, vibrant landscape upgrade!
| Highbush Cranberry Facts and Features | |
| Required Sunlight | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
| Mature Size | 8–12 feet tall with an 8–10 foot spread |
| Soil | moist, loamy, or clay soils |
| Flowers | white, lace-like flower clusters in spring |
| Fruit | bright red, edible berries that persist into winter |
| Special Features | Historically used by Native Americans for food and medicine |
