Cranberry Early Black

This early cranberry is a small, low-growing, evergreen shrub with small pink flowers followed by large, deep red, nutritious berries. Cranberry Early Black produces berries that are juicy and fairly sweet. Foliage often turns bronze or red in cold weather. The plants will scramble, rooting from the stems. Excellent frost and disease resistance. Cranberries must have very acid soil, but can also be grown in ericaceous soil-based compost in containers or raised beds, and watered with rainwater.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Very acid (pH 4.5), moist but free-draining soil essential
Position: Sun or partial shade
Pick: From late August
Keep: Does not keep; can be frozen
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Cooking; juicing
Height: 2’ (60cm) Spread: 18” (45cm)