Description

A spectacular large upright spreading shrub, featuring exquisite white clusters of pinwheel-like flowers in spring followed by brilliant red berries in fall, good fall color; hardy and adaptable, great for a natural hedge; many fine cultivars available

Landscape Attributes

European Cranberry is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition.

European Cranberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

European Cranberry will grow to be about 12 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.