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Vaccinium macrocarpon Pilgrim - Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon Pilgrim
American Cranberry, Large Cranberry

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J'en ai acheté 3 l'année dernière pour les essayer dans mon nouveau jardin. La patience est de mise. J'ai essayé de reproduire les conditions dans lesquelles ces plantes poussent bien aux Etats-Unis et j'ai trouvé un endroit humide pour les installer. La croissance est incroyablement lente, mais j'ai récolté 8 baies ! Pas assez pour faire ma sauce aux canneberges, mais il y a de l'espoir pour l'avenir.

New-Yorkaise, 14/01/2024

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Productive and vigorous variety, offering large red fruits tinged with yellow. The Bush or Cranberry is a small ground cover bush, 30cm (12in) tall, enjoying acidic and moist soil. Enjoy the berries in juice, jams, jellies or as an accompaniment to certain savoury dishes. Plant ideally in autumn or all year round, excluding frost, for a harvest starting in October.
Flavour
Sour
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Self-fertilising
Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time March to November
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Description

Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Pilgrim', a variety of Cranberry, is productive and vigorous. The large red fruits are tinged with yellow. The Cranberry is a small ground-covering bush with slow development, reaching a height of 30cm (12in), and it thrives in acidic and moist soils. Enjoy the berries in jams, juices, jellies, or as an accompaniment to certain savoury dishes. Ideally plant in autumn or any time of the year, as long as it is frost-free, for a harvest starting in October.

The Cranberry belongs to the Ericaceae family and the Vaccinium genus, just like the blueberry. Naturally growing in North American bogs, it thrives in acidic and moist soils. It is very hardy, withstanding temperatures down to -25°C, and can live for several decades. However, Cranberry enthusiasts will need to be patient before enjoying a bountiful harvest, as its development is quite slow, taking at least 4 years before the first taste. Its oval and pointed leaves are evergreen. The stems have the peculiar characteristic of developing runners that easily root in the soil.

In summer, the Cranberry produces small pink flowers, followed by the formation of round berries measuring 2cm (1in) in diameter, which turn red when ripe and have a tangy taste. The Cranberry resembles the redcurrant, but they are two distinct species. The Cranberry harvest takes place in autumn. It is a fruit rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Cranberries can be dried or frozen for longer preservation.

In the garden, plant multiple Cranberry bushes to create a small edible hedge or incorporate Cranberries into acid soil flower beds, along with rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas or heathers.

 

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Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate slow

Fruit

Fruit colour red
Fruit diameter 2 cm
Flavour Sour
Use Table, Jam, Patisserie, Cooking
Harvest time October to November

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time June to July
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 1 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Vaccinium

Species

macrocarpon

Cultivar

Pilgrim

Family

Ericaceae

Other common names

American Cranberry, Large Cranberry

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7804111

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Planting and care

Planting Cranberries is best done in autumn, or any time of the year when there is no frost. Choose a semi-shaded location. Cranberries thrive in acidic (pH between 4 and 5) and moist soil. If you plant multiple plants, space them 60cm (24in) apart. Dig a hole 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) deep and incorporate pure ericaceous soil or a mixture of regular soil and peat/well-decomposed bark compost. Insert the root ball, cover with soil, and firm it down. Water generously.

During cultivation, it is necessary to water regularly, including in winter. If possible, use non-limestone water (e.g. rainwater). Mulch the base with shredded bark, straw, or fern leaves. In spring, apply a little well-rotted compost on the surface every year.

Vaccinium macrocarpon is a peat bog plant, drought and excess limestone will be fatal to the plant.

Growing in pots is possible, offering an interesting alternative if your soil is alkaline. Repot every 2 years.

Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time March to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Container, Hedge, Orchard
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Experienced
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), well-draining, acidic, sandy

Care

Pruning instructions The Cranberry does not require specific pruning. If necessary, prune a few branches in spring to maintain an attractive habit.
Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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