Mountain Cranberry Seeds - Fruit Plant

Mountain Cranberry is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its compact growth habit, glossy foliage, and ornamental berries. It is commonly grown in rock gardens, borders, woodland gardens, containers, and naturalized landscapes. The plant performs best in cool climates with well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Suitable for ornamental and edible landscape plantings, Mountain Cranberry provides year-round foliage and seasonal berries.

Features

• Low-growing evergreen shrub with a compact growth habit
• Produces ornamental red berries during the growing season
• Suitable for rock gardens, borders, and containers
• Adaptable to cool temperate growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for ornamental and edible landscape plantings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vaccinium vitis-idaea
• Common Name (US): Mountain Cranberry
• Seed Type / Variety: Fruit Seed
• Growth Habit: Low-growing evergreen shrub
• USDA Zones: 2–7
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Fall to Early Spring
• Sowing Season Months: September–April
• Germination: 30–90 days; cold stratification improves germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, acidic soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 6–18 in tall, 12–24 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 in apart