Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'
Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'

Cranberry Bush 'Ben Lear'

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Vaccinium macrocarpon The Ben Lear Cranberry Bush brings both beauty and bounty to the landscape, producing tart, ruby-red berries that ripen in late fall. Known for its vibrant, glossy green foliage that turns a brilliant red in autumn, this hardy shrub offers stunning seasonal color and is perfect for edible landscaping. The Ben Lear variety is prized for its abundant, large berries, ideal for making homemade sauces, preserves, and juices.

Why Grow the Ben Lear Cranberry Bush?

  • Edible Bounty: Large, juicy berries packed with flavor, perfect for cooking and preserving.
  • Seasonal Color: Lush green foliage turns fiery red, adding autumn appeal to your garden.
  • Easy to Grow: Thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and adapts well to moist areas.

Full sun to partial sun.

Attracts birds, bees and butterflies.

Native to North America

Pink flowers, non-fragrant

Pet safe, non-toxic

Due to California Department of Agriculture, we cannot ship this item to the state of California.

Ben Lear Cranberry ships in a 1 gallon trade pot.

The Ben Lear cranberry plant is a low-growing, trailing evergreen shrub. It typically forms dense mats or carpets of foliage, spreading horizontally rather than growing vertically. The plant can reach a height of around 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 centimeters) and spread to about 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) in width.

The Ben Lear cranberry plant is typically hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 7. This means it can tolerate colder temperatures and is suitable for a wide range of regions in North America.

Cranberries, including the Ben Lear cultivar, have specific soil requirements for optimal growth. They prefer acidic, well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. The ideal pH range for cranberries is around 4.0 to 5.5. They thrive in moist or wet soil conditions, as they are often cultivated in bogs or areas with high water tables. However, they can tolerate occasional dry periods once established.

Apply a layer of organic mulch, such as pine needles or bark chips, around the base of the plant. Mulching helps retain moisture, suppresses weed growth, and maintains a more acidic environment preferred by cranberries.

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Hardiness zone for this plant: Zone 2 - 7

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Vanessa
Adorable small bushes

The plants arrived safely slightly dry, but recovered after a week of watering.

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Daniel
Great Plant

Great plant, shipped well. Only thing is I would have liked more detailed planting instruction. It also would have been nice to include a print out with my shipment. Took me a minute to find them on the website.

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