What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Waterconsistently moist to wet
↑ Gives back
Fruitedible fruit
Mulch_biomasslow
Through the year
Through the year
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floweringSmall cranberry typically flowers in June.
fruitingFruiting occurs approximately 60 days after flowering, continuing into late summer and early autumn.
harvestBerries are typically harvested from September through October.
dormancyEnters dormancy with the first autumn frosts.
emergenceNew growth emerges after the last spring frost.
Soil interactions
Drainagepoorly drained to wet
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Soil texturesandy, loamy, peaty
Organic matterLow
Compaction toleranceLow
Propagation
Methodsseeds, cuttings, division
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationcold_moist_stratification_60_90_days
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractspollinators, birds