Cranberry, 5 gal, American Bailey Compact

The 'Bailey Compact' American Cranberry (Viburnum trilobum 'Bailey Compact') is a dense, deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub known for its manageable size, four-season appeal, and edible fruit. Foliage: Dark green, three-lobed leaves that turn a striking orange-red to deep purple in the fall, offering excellent seasonal color. Flowers: Showy, flat-topped clusters of creamy-white "lacecap" flowers bloom in late spring. Fruit: Abundant clusters of magnificent scarlet-red berries appear from late summer and persist into late winter, providing winter interest and a food source for birds. These sour berries can be used for preserves. Size: A compact, mounding shrub, it typically grows to be about 5–6 feet (1.5-1.8 m) tall and wide at maturity, a smaller version of the standard highbush cranberry. Hardiness: Extremely cold-hardy, thriving in USDA Zones 2–9. Light: Does best in full sun to partial shade. Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, including clay, and is highly tolerant of urban pollution. It prefers average to moist conditions but should not be allowed to dry out. Maintenance: A low-maintenance shrub that is resistant to deer. Pruning: Prune only after flowering to avoid removing the current season's flower buds, which form on old wood.