20 Highbush Cranberry Viburnum Trilobum High and 50 similar items

Highbush Cranberry {Viburnum Trilobum} High Yield | Edible | Cold Hardy | Privacy hedge |20 seeds Free US Shipping! Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand Soil Moisture Medium, Moist Sun Exposure Full Sun, Partial Height 8' - 12' Bloom Color White Bloom Time May, June Spacing 10' Hardiness Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Root Type Fibrous Benefits Birds, Pollinators, Host Plant kinds of animals, from mice to squirrels and foxes, are fond of highbush cranberry fruit. Germination: Soak seeds for 24 hours and drain. Stratification: Seed requires 90 days warm stratification followed by 90 days cold moist stratification at 3 C (37 F) to 5 C (41 F). Soak seeds in water for 24 hours. Place seeds in sandwich bag(s), with a bit of damp sand or vermiculite to keep moist. Keep at room temperature for about 90 days. Occasionally lightly spray water to keep seeds and sand moist. Place the bag(s) with seeds in refrigerator for about 90 days. After the required time take the seeds out of the refrigerator and sow the seeds in pots 1/4 inch deep and cover lightly. Water gently so as not to wash away the seeds. Keep soil moist but not wet. Seeds can take up to two years or more to germinate, so be patient and do not throw away any seed that hasn’t sprouted yet. Viburnum trilobum fruit is known as ‘drupe’ and contains vitamin C, which gives it an acidic, tarty taste. Viburnum trilobum fruit is eaten raw or used to make jams, jellies, condiments, and sauces that are used in various dishes. It is much like cranberries. The fruit is a drupe, with a fleshy circumference and a single seed with a stony pit outside. Apricots, cherries, and peaches are some famous examples of drupe fruit. Fruits replace pollinated flowers by June and continue to ripen through the summer. Highbush Cranberry blooms in spring with white clusters of tiny florets, surrounded by larger florets. Dark green leaves turn purplish-red in autumn, alongside drooping clusters of bright red berries. The berries soften and sweeten over winter, and are eaten by Cedar Waxwing and other birds. The very-tart berries are excellent in jams jellies. Indigenous to moist woods and lake margins, Viburnum trilobum prefers consistent moisture, but tolerates a wide range of soils and is easily grown in average, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. This large, hardy shrub has a moderate growth rate of up to three feet per year, reaching 8 to 12 feet tall and up to 10 feet wide. To keep it from getting larger than desired an annual pruning each year just after flowering will maintain the present size. The arching stems along with a dense rounded form make it a popular landscape choice as a screening hedge. For a solid screen, plants should be spaced about four feet apart. Native Viburnums offer excellent support for wildlife and pollinators, serving as host plants to numerous butterflies and moths. They flower profusely whether or not pollination occurs. However, poor fruiting will happen if there is only one Viburnum available. Planting and Cultivation Notes The "perfect" flowers - having both male and female parts - are self-infertile and cross pollination is needed for reliable fruit production. Two or three shrubs are recommended for ample fruiting.