Plant Details

Viburnum opulus

Highbush cranberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Viburnum opulus
Also known as: Highbush cranberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 5.00 m
Width: 5.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Bee forage

Description

Fruit: edible both raw and cooked. The fruit is juicy but has a sour taste, which is best after frost. They are an excellent source of vitamin C and a good alternative to cranberries. They are often used in jam. The fruits have a diameter of about 8 mm and typically contain a large seed.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09
End of Harvest: 31/10