Cranberry, 2 gal, Dwarf European

Dwarf dense rounded shrub with attractive deeply lobed glossy green foliage in summer, turning purplish in fall. Rarely flowers but the form makes it a useful plant for the border, foundation or in mass planting. Makes an excellent small hedge.

Attributes

Type: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 30 - 60cm (1 - 2ft.)
Mature Spread: 30 - 60cm (1 - 2ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Birds

Ornamental Features

Flower Colour: White
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Green, turning purplish-red in the fall.

Care

General Maintenance: For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Prefers average to moist conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.