Fruit-Cranberry-Pilgrim #2
Fruit-Cranberry-Pilgrim #2
Pilgrim Cranberry
Low-growing shrub, cold-hardy, self-pollinating, bright red edible fruit
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An attractive, low growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. Pink spring flowers are followed by bright red, edible fruit in autumn. Dainty, dark green foliage turns bronze in winter. Self-fertile and hardy to -30 degrees F. Plants bear fruit 1-2 years after planting.
Botanical Name- Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Pilgrim'
Pronunciation- vak-SIN-ee-um mak-roh-KAR-pon
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color-
Bloom Time-
Companion Plants- Gaultheria procumbens (both acidic-soil lovers)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble especially), fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Groundcover
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune old canes after fruiting; use acidic fertilizer and keep soil consistently moist.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old wood and encourage fruit production.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be heavily amended with acidic organic matter.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Blueberry maggot, powdery mildew
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