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Cranberry Plant
Vaccinium macrocarpon
R250.00
Specialist Acid-Loving Ground Cover Berry
- Needs acidic, moist soil. Best for experienced gardeners or dedicated beds.
Pollination
Self-fertile.
Cranberry plants are a low-growing, acid-loving berry for gardeners who want something different — bright red, tart fruit on a spreading plant.
Specialist plant: needs acidic, consistently moist soil and cooler conditions. Best in the Western Cape and cooler highveld. Assorted nursery cultivar.
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Cranberries are not a beginner berry, but they are fascinating and productive in the right spot. This low, spreading plant suits raised beds, dedicated acid beds or large containers where moisture and pH can be managed.
In South Africa, cranberries are most reliable in cooler, humid gardens with acidic soil — think Western Cape and sheltered highveld sites. Hot, dry inland gardens will struggle without constant attention to water and soil acidity.
Assorted nursery cultivar. Contact us before ordering if you are unsure about your soil or climate.
Appearance
Small, glossy red berries on low, creeping stems. Tart fruit used fresh, dried, in sauces and baking.
Harvest Time
Late summer to autumn.
Year to Bear
Year two to three for meaningful harvests.
Growth Rate
Low, spreading mat-forming habit — typically 10–20cm tall, spreading outward over time.
Container Friendly?
Yes — often easier in a pot where soil acidity and moisture can be controlled.
Watering
Needs consistently moist, acidic soil — never allow to dry out completely during the growing season.
Temperature
Prefers cooler conditions. Challenging in hot, dry interior regions without careful irrigation.
Chilling
Requires substantial winter chill — best suited to cooler SA gardens.
Pollination Info
Self-fertile. One plant will produce fruit.
Planting & Care Guide
Plant in well-drained soil enriched with compost. Berries establish quickly when watered regularly during the first summer.
Feed lightly in spring with a balanced organic fertiliser or pelletised manure — avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf growth at the expense of fruit.
Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, keeping mulch away from the stem or crown to prevent rot.
Prune according to habit: trailing and hybrid berries need winter tidying and support; bush types benefit from removing old canes after fruiting.
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