Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00002387
11/12/99
Vaccinium oxycoccos--European Cranberry
Hardiness Zones: 2 to 5
Height: 6 in Spread: 2 ft Form: spreading
Type: broad-leaved evergreen
Annual Growth Rate: less than 12 inches
Fruit: Red
Comments: European Cranberry is a low, creeping, broad-
leaved evergreen. The sour, red fruits are ornamental and
will persist through winter. The flowers are pale purple.
The lower surface of the foliage is tinted blue.
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