species 11,045 observations
Large Cranberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Field notes
Supports All
314
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dusky Leafroller Moth, Armyworm Moth, Common Eupithecia Moth, Chain-dotted Geometer
160
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Blueberry Digger Bee, Bradley's Mining Bee, Blueberry Cellophane Bee, Carolina Miner Bee
10
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Blueberry Leafhopper, Rock Ptarmigan, Heath Spittlebug, Red Fox
42
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Sand Chafer, Margined Calligrapher, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
101
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Blueberry Stem Gall Wasp
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Wet
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Resists
- Compaction Wet soil
- Habit
- Horizontal Spreading
- Plant type
- Perennial Shrub Edible Ground cover
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.