Highbush Cranberry
Size: 18-24”
Age: 1-0
The Highbush Cranberry shrub, Viburnum trilobum, is native to Michigan and found most frequently near the Great Lakes. The branches are long and arching creating the perfect shrub for landscaping as a screening hedge. They are mostly used for ornamental purposes. However, they possess a fruit that is edible for both humans and wildlife. Their fruit is best picked in late August to Early September when they are slightly under- ripe and sour. The fruit can be used in sauces, jellies, and juices and has been known as an alternative to true cranberries.
In late spring, the shrubs produce clusters of white flowers. The flowers are self-fertile, meaning that each shrub can use its own flowers to pollinate itself. The Highbush Cranberry’s leaves are opposite, simple leaves that are a dark green in the summer and turn to both yellow-red and red purple in the fall.
The shrub prefers a moist, well-drained soil, and while they are shade-tolerant they prefer the sun for best outcomes on leaf coloration. Highbush Cranberry reaches a height of 15 feet, and a width of 10 feet.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Berries - Arthur Chapman - Viburnum edule (High-bush Cranberry) https://www.flickr.com/photos/arthur_chapman/3906262265/
Size: 18-24”
Age: 1-0
The Highbush Cranberry shrub, Viburnum trilobum, is native to Michigan and found most frequently near the Great Lakes. The branches are long and arching creating the perfect shrub for landscaping as a screening hedge. They are mostly used for ornamental purposes. However, they possess a fruit that is edible for both humans and wildlife. Their fruit is best picked in late August to Early September when they are slightly under- ripe and sour. The fruit can be used in sauces, jellies, and juices and has been known as an alternative to true cranberries.
In late spring, the shrubs produce clusters of white flowers. The flowers are self-fertile, meaning that each shrub can use its own flowers to pollinate itself. The Highbush Cranberry’s leaves are opposite, simple leaves that are a dark green in the summer and turn to both yellow-red and red purple in the fall.
The shrub prefers a moist, well-drained soil, and while they are shade-tolerant they prefer the sun for best outcomes on leaf coloration. Highbush Cranberry reaches a height of 15 feet, and a width of 10 feet.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Berries - Arthur Chapman - Viburnum edule (High-bush Cranberry) https://www.flickr.com/photos/arthur_chapman/3906262265/
Size: 18-24”
Age: 1-0
The Highbush Cranberry shrub, Viburnum trilobum, is native to Michigan and found most frequently near the Great Lakes. The branches are long and arching creating the perfect shrub for landscaping as a screening hedge. They are mostly used for ornamental purposes. However, they possess a fruit that is edible for both humans and wildlife. Their fruit is best picked in late August to Early September when they are slightly under- ripe and sour. The fruit can be used in sauces, jellies, and juices and has been known as an alternative to true cranberries.
In late spring, the shrubs produce clusters of white flowers. The flowers are self-fertile, meaning that each shrub can use its own flowers to pollinate itself. The Highbush Cranberry’s leaves are opposite, simple leaves that are a dark green in the summer and turn to both yellow-red and red purple in the fall.
The shrub prefers a moist, well-drained soil, and while they are shade-tolerant they prefer the sun for best outcomes on leaf coloration. Highbush Cranberry reaches a height of 15 feet, and a width of 10 feet.
*A mature height of less than 15 feet is recommended for trees planted near power lines. Tall growing trees should be planted a minimum of 20 feet away from power lines, and 50 feet away to avoid future pruning.
*This plant will be packaged as "bare root". Bare root plants have no soil around their roots. Bare root trees, shrubs, and perennials must be planted as soon as possible before growth begins. Find care and planting instructions here: https://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/bare-root.cfm
Item only available in bundles
Available through the Spring Tree Sale. Pick up from Kardell Hall, Eaton Co. Fairgrounds
Friday, April 11, 2025 9AM to 6PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025 9AM to 11AM
Photo Credits:
Berries - Arthur Chapman - Viburnum edule (High-bush Cranberry) https://www.flickr.com/photos/arthur_chapman/3906262265/