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Pruning guide · Dwarf shrub
Cranberry: when and how to prune
Vaccinium oxycoccos
Cranberry is best pruned in April.
| Pruning months | April |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–July |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Cranberry: when to prune it?
Hardly needed; if at all, in April.
What else to prune in those months? April
Cranberry: how to prune it?
- In April, shorten runners that grow out of the bed.
- Otherwise let the stems creep freely: they root and form a carpet.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: April.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Nearby: related pruning guides
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.