American [highbush] Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum)
FOR BIRDS: robin, thrushes, bluebird, thrasher, catbird during fall migration
Fruiting: Late Summer to mid autumn
Size: 6-10′ tall/3-5′ wide.
American cranberry is a hardy shrub with excellent flowers, fruit, and foliage. Flat-topped clusters of white flowers in late spring; shining red fruits in early fall.
When used in hedges and screens, plant 4′ apart in the row. It is a first choice plant in attracting desirable wildlife animals. It also displays moderate water requirements and has a moderate tolerance to salt and alkai.
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