Large or American Cranberry (Oxycoccus macrocarpus) As a red sunset reflects the day’s joy, so the spirit of summer colours the cranberry in autumn. It gives the berry character and a harsh beauty. The first frosts make it even stronger, letting it survive the winter without any loss of vitamins, in a cellar just as well as in a marsh. The American Cranberry has a thicker layer under its skin, letting it accumulate more active substances and mineral salts, useful in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Our bodies need cranberries as much as they crave the autumn sun.