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European Cranberrybush Viburnum

Viburnum opulus

Deciduous Shrub

Height

8 - 12 (feet)

Spread

10 - 15 (feet)

Distinctions

Dense, compact, rounded habit; clusters of creamy white flowers; red fruit considered inedible.

Limitations

Aphids plague some of the viburnums.

Hardiness

SC, SE (Zone 3)

Origin

Europe, northern Asia and Africa

Cultivars

‘Compactum’ dwarf; grows to 4' tall; showy fruit and flowers; maroon fall leaf color.; ‘Nanum’ dwarf; rarely flowers or fruits; very compact 2'-5' in height; does not tolerate poorly drained soil.

Invasive Potential

May spread invasiveness unknown - Monitor plantings for spread

European Cranberrybush Viburnum