Plant Details

Viburnum trilobum

Highbush cranberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Viburnum trilobum
Also known as: Highbush cranberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 2-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
Bee forage

Description

The fruit can be eaten raw but is also suitable for cooking. The flesh is juicy with a sour taste that comes into its own best after frost. The fruits are a good source of vitamin C and can serve as a tasty alternative to cranberries. They are often used in jams, preserves, and other dishes. Jam made from these fruits has a pleasant taste and pairs well with dishes such as porridge. The fruits have a diameter of about 8 mm and contain a large seed.

Harvest Data

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