Vaccinium macrocarpon 'McFarlin'
Large cranberry
Vaccinium Macrocarpon McFarlin is a type of cranberry bush. The production of McFarlin is mediocre and somewhat lower than those of other varieties. It ripens later than other cranberries but bears large fruits which must be harvested when dark red. This breed has a good storage and processing quality. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and / or birds.
↕ 50 cm
❄ -35 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Vaccinium |
| Species | macrocarpon |
| Cultivar | 'McFarlin' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | june, july |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Blad
| Evergreen | no |
| Colour (foliage) | green, red |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 50 cm |
Standplaats
| Winter hardiness | -35 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, fruit/berries, solitary, in group |
| Fruits/berries | july |