About
Squashberry is a deciduous shrub very similar to V. trilobum. Both are native and share the common name "Highbush Cranberry", but Squashberry is more common in wet areas of the Pacific Northwest. It's also very similar to the introduced European Highbush Cranberry. See V. trilobum for an explanation.
Squashberry grows in riparian areas such as wet forests, swamps, and waters edge. White flowers (cymes) bloom May to July and are fertile (unlike both of its cousins). The fruit starts green, turning yellow then red. Ripe berries are tasty either fresh or cooked for a sauce or jelly.
Growing From Seed
Growing from seed is one of the most economical and satisfying ways to build a native plant garden. The table shows brief planting instructions, including how long and what kind of stratification this plant needs. For further information on stratification and seed preparation please refer to our article: Preparing To Grow Wild Plant Seeds
| Seeds/Packet | 7+ |
|---|---|
| Seeds/Gram | Coming soon... |
| Cost/Gram | Price coming soon... For bulk orders (min $20) |
| Dormancy Treatment | Double Dormancy |
| Seeding Instructions | A warm then cold moist stratification period is required. Warm stratify for 4 months, then cold stratify for 3 months. |
Growing From Plants
Seedlings are a more economical option than established plants and an easier start than growing from seed. Our plants are shipped in soil blocks or plug trays. Plants do surprizingly well in the mail but need special care upon arrival. Please see Planting Mail Order Seedlings for information on how to plant and care for seedlings.
Shipping
We currently ship seeds to all Canadian provinces and ship plants just within the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Seeds ship year-round and usually take a few days (or longer if you are ordering from a distant province). It usually takes 2-5 business days in the mail for plant orders once shipped. Plants are generally available from May to September and can be reserved during off season; Shipping costs are calculated during checkout. Seed orders over $100 ship free! See Shipping for more details.