Cranberry - Bailey's Compact - 8''

Bailey’s Compact Cranberry is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that combines ornamental beauty with edible benefits. With glossy green foliage and bright red tart berries, it’s perfect for small gardens, borders, containers, or groundcover. This cold-hardy variety (Zone 3b) delivers vibrant visual appeal and reliable fruit for fresh eating, baking, or preserves—ideal for both home gardeners and landscape professionals.

Key Features:

• Compact, dense growth requires minimal pruning.
• Produces tart, edible red berries great for preserves.
• Glossy foliage provides year-round interest.
• Cold-hardy to Zone 3b. (down to -40°C)
• Versatile: ideal for borders, containers, or as groundcover.
• Naturally pest- and disease-resistant.

Planting & Care Instructions:

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hrs); tolerates light shade in hot zones.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist—especially during fruiting—but avoid soggy conditions.
• Soil: Prefers acidic, sandy or loamy soil with good drainage; amend with peat moss if needed.
• Hardiness: Thrives in Zone 3b; protect flowers from late spring frosts.
• Fertilizer: Apply acid-loving fertilizer in early spring, then monthly through summer
• Pruning: Light pruning in late winter or early spring to shape and remove weak wood.
• Maintenance Tip: Mulch in fall to insulate roots and conserve moisture.