Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Pilgrim'
Pilgrim Cranberry
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farm
- Dark low growing evergreen foliage
- Tasty berries for a fall feast
- Pink flowers in mid-May
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Edible
Evergreen
Garden
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers damp to boggy, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil and full sun. Pruning can be done in late winter/ early spring before new growth emerges or right after harvesting in fall. Mulching is beneficial. Plants can be fertilized in spring or early summer, young plants benefit the most from this and mature plants can be fertilized less.
Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 1-3 ft
Price Level 1: $29.99~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Evergreen
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Cold Tolerant
- Native
- Edging
- Drought Tolerant
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Trailing
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Vaccinium
Common Name: Pilgrim Cranberry
Low growing, evergreen, trailing shrub with small, glossy green leaves. Small, nodding, white to pink flowers bloom from late spring to early summer. Flowers are followed by plump, red to dark purple, ovoid or round fruits. Great as a groundcover in a bog garden or as a trailing plant in a bog container. The fruit is great for a variety of culinary uses.