Southern Mountain Cranberry

Vaccinium erythrocarpum, Ericaceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4 – 5.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Azores BlueberryVaccinium cylindraceum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Prickly HeathGaultheria mucronata

Nutrient AccumulationPollinator Sharing

Haskap BerryLonicera kamtschatica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Creeping SnowberryGaultheria hispidula

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Roundleaf BuffaloberryShepherdia rotundifolia

Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation

American GooseberryRibes hirtellum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bracted ViburnumViburnum bracteatum

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Swamp GooseberryRibes lacustre

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

New Jersey BlueberryVaccinium caesariense

Both cranberry-blueberry species have shallow root systems and compete for acidic soil conditions

Cleveland SageSalvia clevelandii

Sage allelopathic compounds suppress blueberry family plants

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionCranberry AlternativeGround CoveringErosion Control

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidant Support

Common Questions

What zones does Southern Mountain Cranberry grow in?

Southern Mountain Cranberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Southern Mountain Cranberry?

Good companions for Southern Mountain Cranberry include Azores Blueberry, Prickly Heath, Haskap Berry, Creeping Snowberry, Roundleaf Buffaloberry.

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