American Cranberry - Viburnum opulus var. americanum - Live Plant 6 to 8 inches

American Cranberry

(Crampbark, American Highbush Cranberry)  

Botanical Name: Viburnum opulus var. americanum  

This listing is for one (1) American Cranberry plant that ranges in size between 6 and 8 inches in height.  

The plant you will receive will be between these ranges of size as there will be slight differences from the photos in the listing as no two plants are the same. They will be guaranteed vibrant and healthy and ready for transplanting. We do not ship with the pot as the pot allows for too much soil moisture evaporation. It will be securely adhered to the package wall for the safest shipping method possible.  

PLEASE BE ADVISED: From October to March, we ship these plants in their dormant state. This means they will have no leaves. The stem will be strewn with buds for this coming spring's growth. If you live in a southern state, these will push new growth upon planting them as dormancy is dependent on hours of daylight and temperature. We are located in New York State and temperatures can differ drastically around the country .  Please contact us with any questions on dormancy. We do send dormant planting instructions with every order.  

Scientific Classification  

Kingdom : Plantae  
Order: Dipsacales  
Family: Adoxaceae  
Genus: Viburnum  
Species: V. opulus var. americanum  

This shrub is native to North America, located mostly in north temperate regions and in tropical mountains.  

General Description: This is not a true cranberry. Generally used as a wildlife habitat, wind breaks, hedges, and as an ornamental. Berries can be used for jams and jellies. Also, they are a favorite for birds and attracts pollinating insects.  

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 7  
Maintenance: Low  

Mature Height: 8 to 12 feet  
Mature Width: 8 to 12 feet  

Plant Details:  

Growth Habit: Rounded, spreading habit with a medium growth rate.  

Leaf Structure: Three-lobed, maple-like, dark green, with soft hairs on veins on the undersides. Autumn color is a yellow red to vibrant red.  
Stem Structure: New growth emerges green to reddish brown, mostly hairless with raised lenticels, maturing to tan to grey brown .  
Bark Structure: Older bark is grey to grey brown , thin, and smooth to scaly.  

Soil Preference: Loam to Peat – rich but well-drained.  
Watering Preference: Medium  
Sunlight Preference: Full Sun to Partial Shade  

Bloom Time: April to June  
Bloom Color: White, flat-topped, lacecap flower clusters known as cymes containing tiny fertile florets surrounded by larger sterile florets, between 2 ½ to 4 inches wide. Quite attractive to pollinators.  

Fruit Production: Rounded, bright red drupes, each measuring less than an inch hanging in drooping clusters. They mature August to September and can stay on the plant well into February, making them attractive to wildlife.  
Nut Production: N/A  

Main Use of Plant:  

Indoor: Not recommended as they need plenty of space and sunlight.  
Outdoor: Add to edible gardens or pollinator gardens, wonderful for screening or informal hedges.  

Winterization Methods: Late winter trimming with a hefty amount of mulching is advisable.  

Fun Fact: The bark has been used as an old folk remedy to calm menstrual cramps.  

General Notes:  

The berries taste better after a frost and when picked slightly under-ripe.  

The nectar-rich flowers are loved by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.  

Prune as needed after flowering; they can put on 1 to 2 feet in height each year.  

We grow everything organically with a beneficial insect program. We do not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides or fungicides. We use a preventive program for pests with the use of Ladybugs, Green Lacewings, Praying Mantis, and Predatory Mites to battle soft bodied bugs and Nematodes in the soil to combat any soil dwelling pests. Our dedication to safe and harmless plants is seen throughout all our products. We are all stewards to Planet Earth, and we must protect it .    

Soil pH level guide: Acid to Neutral to Alkaline .  Acidic soil has a pH of 1 to 6.5. Neutral soil has a pH of 6.6 to 7.3. Alkaline soil has a pH of 7.4 to 14. If you do not know your garden's pH level, please go out and buy a cheap soil pH testing kit which can be found in any hardware store, typically under $5.00.   

We offer one shipping service:  

USPS Priority Mail - a 2 to 5 day delivery service -- this has insurance coverage.  

We use the USPS because we enjoy supporting a service that has held America together since its inception . Over the years of our shipping of plants we have found USPS Priority to be the most reliable and diligently insured. Our focus is making sure your plants arrive to you in a luxuriously healthy state. Your order is our Priority.  

We are a registered New York State Nursery.  
We are inspected and licensed by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets as nursery stock growers.  
We are certified pest and disease-free.  
 
Our license Number: 646089 - feel free to look us up on the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets website.  

With each order, we send along an informational packet to help you along with your growing adventures. If you have any questions, please let us know. We are here to help! We want you to make the right choice for your growing desires.  

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