Viburnum trilobum

The Highbush Cranberry is a deciduous shrub native to northeastern North America that bears no relation, or resemblance, to the common cranberries of the Vaccinium genus. However, the Highbush Cranberry produces an edible, red, tart fruit that has a cranberry-like flavor that gives this plant its moniker. Popular in preserves and sauces, these berries are a seasonal, regional treat in their native range. This species is very similar to the related Mooseberry, Viburnum edule of the Pacific Northwest.

This multi-stemmed shrub grows to a height and spread of eight to twelve feet and has characteristic three-pronged leaves that garner its Latin name. In late spring Highbush Cranberry produces bunches of white hydrangea-like blossoms. In fall, clusters of glossy red berries hang and adorn a canopy of brilliant red and orange leaves. Plants prefer moist conditions and full or part sun.

Cold hardy to USDA zone 3 or to -40 degrees Fahrenheit

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