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    Viburnum opulus var. americanum

    Also Known As

    • Viburnum trilobum
    • American Cranberry Bush
    • American High Bush Cranberry
    • High Bush Cranberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Viburnum opulus var. americanum plant details

    Viburnum opulus var. americanum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum opulus var. americanum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, fall color, native plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum opulus var. americanum

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The lustrous dark green leaves of Highbush Cranberry turn red-purple by September, alongside intense crimson berries, creating a beautiful effect in the autumn landscape/garden. As they soften in late winter the berries of Viburnum trilobum are a food source for Cedar Waxwings and other birds. The fruit is excellent for jams jellies and syrups, but very tart uncooked. Zones 2 - 7

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Cranberry bush Viburnum. Green leaves blushed with red. White flowers and red berries. 8' tall. To zone 4.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Viburnum opulus var. americanum plant

    How to Grow Viburnum opulus var. americanum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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