Vaccinium macrocarpon

Fruits of this plant are bright red and edible, although tart

Vaccinium macrocarpon cranberry

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

Trailing evergreen shrub with glabrous twigs and bright red berries.

Occasional in bogs, peaty wetlands, and seepy places.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: OBL
NCNE: OBL



Flowers in June.

Fruits September through October.

S-rank:  No Rank
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Vaccinium macrocarpon cranberry

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Vaccinium macrocarpon gallery
Plant Life-Form
evergreen shrub
Common Names
cranberry large cranberry