Bailey Compact Cranberry Bush A hardy, multi-talented shrub that offers classic beauty in a perfectly scaled-down size. This compact version of the native Cranberry Bush features lush, maple-like foliage that stays deep green all summer before igniting into a brilliant scarlet-red in the fall. With its tidy, mounded habit and exceptional cold hardiness, it’s a reliable favorite for low-maintenance landscapes. White flowers in May turn to red edible berries from late summer through winter, providing a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife. Foliage: Dense, maple-like leaves; bronze-tinted in spring, deep green in summer. Fall Color: Reliable and high-impact scarlet-to-deep-red autumn foliage. Growth: Slow-growing, dense mounded habit; matures to 5-6' tall and wide. Light: Best in full sun to partial shade (Full sun provides the best fall color). Water: Prefers consistent moisture; adaptable to a variety of soil types as long as they are well-drained. Hardiness: Extremely cold-hardy; thrives in USDA Zones 3-7. Landscape Use: Perfect for privacy screens, low hedges, mass plantings, or as a structural foundation shrub. Pro Tip: Because it is so slow-growing and naturally maintains a rounded shape, it is an excellent "set it and forget it" plant for areas where you want a tidy look without constant maintenance.
