Viburnum trilobum may be called high bush cranberry, but it is not, in fact, a cranberry. It does, however, have similar looking and tasting berries, which is a pretty good trait to have in a bush. It is closely related to the Eurasian species Viburnum opulus and is sometimes considered a subspecies. Although I could not find a host list of caterpillars specific to this species, as a viburnum in ecosystems full of other viburnum species, it is undoubtedly a host to many caterpillars. One list had 12 species that feed on viburnums generally.
High bush cranberry prefers full sun and areas with rich moist soils. It has green leaves in the spring and summer, reddish fall foliage, large clusters of white flowers, and bunches of bright red fruit, all of which make it an excellent addiction to a garden. There seems to be some debate on when is best to harvest, and how desirable they are to eat. I am pretty sure I ate one once and it was quite tart, but a fun experience. Unfortunately it seems to take about five years for the plants to start producing berries.
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Link
Little, Elbert L., Jr. 1977. Atlas of United States trees. Volume 4. Minor eastern hardwoods. Misc. Pub. No. 1342. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. 17 p. [21683]
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