Highbush Cranberry

Viburnum trilobum American highbush cranberry is a large shrub that produces showy white flowers, red fall foliage, and bright red berries, which makes it a great choice for landscaping. It does best on moist, well drained soils but is very adaptable to other soil types. It is a relatively low maintenance shrub. The fruit is an important winter food source for many bird species, but they are also edible to humans. They are acidic when fresh, but more palatable when cooked. Growth Rate Fast Mature Size 8-12 ft tall Soil Moist soils, sand, loam Light Full sun, shade tolerant Leaves 3-lobed green leaves, turn red in autumn Flower & Fruit White flower clusters, bloom in early summer, insect pollinated; bright red fruit drupe ripens in fall, persists in winter Benefits Easily transplanted, good for landscaping. High wildlife value: berries provide excellent winter food source for songbirds and gamebirds like turkey, grouse and pheasants. Provides nesting habitat as