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Cranberry

Vaccinium macrocarpon

A trailing shrub native to North American bogs, producing tart red berries used in juice and sauces.

Family

Ericaceae

Temperature

16-24°C (absolute 4-27°C)

Rainfall

600-1000mm (absolute 400-1300mm)

Altitude

1000m

Soil pH

5-5.5 (absolute 4.5-6)

Soil types

Acidic, wet peaty soils