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Vaccinium macrocarpon Synonyms: Common Name(s): American cranberry Family: Ericaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 100 to 180 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=27° (C) | Opt.Max=24° (C) | Opt.Min=16° (C) | Abs.Min=4° (C) | Precipitation: 60 to 100 (cm.) Winter Minimum: -45° (C) Soil pH: 3.5 to 6 Soil Texture/Type: Peat or sand Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Requires ample water (flooding) for freeze protection during winter. Chilling=2000 hrs. Peat or sand. Diseases: Phytothora, Rhizoctonia, Powdery Mildew, Rust Uses: Food - juice, Food - fruit Woodiness: Shrub Climate: Steppe and semi-arid, temperate Geographical Origin: Northeastern/midwestern USA, Southern Canada English UnitsReturn to Search Results
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