What is "highbush cranberry"

n. A shrub in the genus ''Viburnum'' having acidic red cranberry-like berries, belonging to the North American species (taxlink Viburnum trilobum species noshow=1), or to the related species ''Viburnum opulus'' (European) or (taxlink Viburnum edule species noshow=1) (North American).

n. deciduous North American shrub or small tree having three-lobed leaves and red berries [syn: cranberry bush, cranberry tree, American cranberry bush, Viburnum trilobum]

Highbush cranberry is a common name for several plants and may refer to:

• Viburnum trilobum, American highbush cranberry
• Viburnum opulus, European highbush cranberry
• Viburnum edule, squashberry