American Cranberry – Vaccinium macrocarpon 600 Seeds | Hardy Edible Ground Cover Cold Tolerant | Bright Red Berries | Evergreen Fall Color

Create your own productive cranberry patch with this pack of 600 American Cranberry seeds. Vaccinium macrocarpon is a low-growing, trailing evergreen shrub and the original source of commercial cranberries. Ideal for edible landscapes, bog gardens, and acid-loving planting beds.

This mat-forming plant grows about 12 inches tall and spreads 3–4 feet, forming a dense carpet of glossy, leathery foliage. Leaves appear bronzy in spring, deepen to dark green in summer, and turn rich bronze tones again in fall and winter.

From late spring to early summer, nodding fuchsia-pink flowers bloom with distinctive turned-back petals. By September through October, bright red edible berries mature and can be harvested for sauces, baking, drying, or fresh use. The fruit also provides valuable food for birds and wildlife. Best suited for cooler climates and consistently moist, acidic soil conditions.

You will receive:
✔️ 600 American Cranberry seeds
✔️ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔️ Detailed germination instructions
✔️ Untreated, non-GMO seeds
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: American Cranberry
Botanical Name: Vaccinium macrocarpon
Plant Type: Low-growing evergreen fruiting ground cover
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Acidic (pH 4.0–5.2), moist to wet, organically rich, well-drained
Watering: Medium to wet; prefers consistently moist soil
Mature Height: 0.75–1 foot
Spread: 3–4 feet
Growth Rate: Less than 12 inches per year
USDA Zones: 2–7
Drought Tolerance: Low

💡 Care Tip: Soak seeds for 24 hours, then cold stratify for 60–90 days at 40°F in a moist medium. Surface sow indoors under a grow light using a humidity dome. Mist regularly and do not cover seeds—light is required for germination.