European Cranberrybush

General
Scientific Name: Viburnum opulus
Family: Adoxaceae(Moschatel)
Hardiness: Zone 3
Leaves: Deciduous
Plant Type: Shrub
Growth
Rate: Medium
Mature Height: >7’
Longevity: Medium
Power Line: Yes
Ornamental
Flowers: White
Fruit: Bright red berry-like drupe
Fall Color: Red to purple

Native to Europe, northern Africa to Asia, where it has been used widely in the landscape. Several cultivars are available in different forms and sizes. An adaptable and aesthetically valuable shrub. However, the snowball aphid usually mars the quality, particularly of the species and cultivar 'Roseum.' Fall color ranges from red to pink to purple-red.

Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Water: Prefers moist, well drained soils.
Soil: Adaptable to many soil types.

European cranberrybush viburnum makes a wonderful shrub border along yard edges as a screen for road traffic or neighbors.

The showy flowers and fruit display of this plant make it excellent in the landscape.