Stevens Cranberry

Stevens Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) is a robust producer, offering plump, tart berries perfect for sauces, juices, or fresh consumption. This low-growing plant adds a touch of vibrant red to gardens, especially in fall. Its hardy nature ensures a bountiful harvest, year after year.

6-12″ Bareroot

Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 2-5
Soil pH: 4.0-5.5
Soil Type: Peat, sandy
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Drought Tolerance: Low
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None

Pollination Requirements: Requires cross-pollination
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Bloom Time: June-July
Flower Color: Pink

Plant Size: 6-8" tall, 3-4' wide
Plant Spacing: 2-3' apart
Growth Habit: Creeping, trailing
Rootstock: Own Roots

Berry Size: 0.5"
Berry Flavor: Sweet-tart
Berry Color and Appearance Dark red, round
Harvest Time: September-October
Yield & Storage: High, store in a cool, dry place
Years to Bear: 3-4

Cranberry Fruit Rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi): Moderately Resistant
False Blossom (Phytoplasma spp.): Moderately Resistant
Cranberry Tipworm (Dasineura oxycoccana): Moderately Resistant
Leaf Spot (Cercospora spp.): Moderately Resistant
Cranberry Girdler (Chrysoteuchia topiaria): Moderately Resistant
Cranberry Fruitworm (Acrobasis vaccinii): Moderately Resistant

Growth Habit: Creeping, trailing
Foliage Color: Dark green
Fall Color: Red
Lifespan: 50+ years
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to North America
Nitrogen Fixing: No

Our 365-Day Plant Guarantee: We ensure that our plants are delivered to you alive and healthy. If your plant does not survive its first year, you're eligible for store credit under these conditions:

1. Your location falls within the appropriate USDA hardiness zone for the plant variety (refer to our hardiness zone map).
2. You maintain the roots' moisture and plant within three days of delivery, following the instructions in our Planting Guide.

If you're concerned about your plant's health, please consult our guide, How to Tell if Your Tree is Dead or Dormant. Remember, our plants are shipped in a dormant state and may leaf out at different times based on their species. To check for plant vital