The stems are actually rather tender to cold, but stand winter covering with water well. The berries are borne on short uprights 6 to 8 inches in length, rising from the dense mass of stems prostrate on the soil surface. Fruit has a smooth skin, is generally round, eliptical, or bell shaped and about 0.33 inch in diameter and 0.5 to 1 inch long. Inconspicuous seeds are attached at the center of the fruit and surrounded by the tart pulp. Plantings persist for many years if properly managed.
Weed control is a major problem.
Fresh, canned, frozen, juice, jellied. Skins and seeds are screened out in juice and jelled products, after heating.