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Stratified Seeds - Highbush Cranberry
Stratified Seeds - Highbush Cranberry
Stratified Seeds - Highbush Cranberry
Stratified Seeds - Highbush Cranberry
Stratified Seeds - Highbush Cranberry
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Stratified Seeds - Highbush Cranberry

Viburnum opulus var. americanum

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Origine : Non spécifiée


Catégories: arbuste, bandes riveraines, comestible, indigène, médicinale, nectarifère, vivace,

Aire de répartition indigène: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, PE, NS, NL,

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For successful seedlings,
see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!

Highbush cranberry (Viburnum opulus var. americanum) is a hardy shrub native to North America that typically grows up to 3 meters in height. It has large, three-lobed, bright green leaves that turn reddish-orange in the fall, adding a touch of colour to the landscape. In the spring, highbush cranberry produces beautiful white, ball-shaped inflorescences, with a crown of sterile flowers surrounding fertile flowers at the center. By late summer, the flowers give way to clusters of bright red berries, which persist through the winter, adding visual interest and providing food for wildlife during the colder months.

Medicinal and Culinary Uses
Highbush cranberry has astringent and antispasmodic properties. The berries can be consumed when cooked to eliminate their bitterness. They can be transformed into jams, jellies, and sauces. Rich in vitamin C, these berries can be added to culinary preparations, although they have a tart taste that softens after freezing.

Ecological Roles
Highbush cranberry plays a significant ecological role. Its spring flowers attract various pollinators, while its red berries, available in the fall and winter, provide food for many birds and small mammals. This shrub is particularly appreciated by songbirds, such as the American Robin, which help disperse its seeds. In addition to supporting wildlife, highbush cranberry helps stabilize soil, particularly in riparian and forested areas.

Akène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.

Growing Notes | Stratified Seeds - Highbush Cranberry

Highbush cranberry seeds require a 60-day cold stratification period, followed by a 30-day warm stratification period, and then a second 60-day cold stratification period to ensure germination.

The highbush cranberry seeds offered by Akène are sold in a sealed bag containing moist vermiculite. The first cold stratification period began in mid-September. Depending on the month of reception, the seeds will therefore be at a different stage of the stratification process.

The following schedule is recommended to complete the dormancy cycle:
Mid-September: Begin the first 60-day cold stratification period in the refrigerator.
Mid-November: Remove the bag from the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature, away from light and in its original packaging, for about 30 days for the warm stratification period.
Mid-December: Then return this same package to the refrigerator for a second cold stratification period of about 60 days.
Mid-February: The seeds are ready to be sown.

Sowing: Sow the seeds about 5 mm deep in a well-drained, moist substrate. Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination is slow and may occur over several weeks or even a few months. Maintain consistent moisture to replicate the natural conditions of the moist and wooded habitats where highbush cranberry naturally grows.

Seeds per packet: 25

Family: Viburnaceae

Scientific name: Viburnum opulus var. americanum

Life cycle: Perennial

Hardiness zone: 3

Soil type: Sandy to clayey

Soil moisture level: Humid to wet

Soil - additional attributes: Tolerates poor soils

Light: Sun, part shade

Blooming: June

Spacing: 200 cm

Height: 300 cm

Deer resistance: Low to moderate

Stratification: 2 x 90 days

Scarification: No

Germination time:

Sowing depth: 6 mm