This deciduous shrub has upright stems from the base and forms a compact rounded habit. It has mid green ovate leaves that turn scarlet in autumn and the green to white lacecap-like flowers appear in a dense cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 2 to 10

Viburnum opulus is naturally found from Europe to North Africa and west Asia growing in a sunny wind protected positions in well-drained fertile moist soils and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

The European Cranberry Bush is grown for its flowers and colourful fruit. It is planted along garden borders as a specimen or for screening and is ideal for a cottage garden. It is suitable for inland regions establishing in 3-4 years and is moderately long lived. The shrub is also grown in woodland settings tolerating a wide range of climate zones. Once established it has reliable showy floral display and requires little maintenance. ID 406

Viburnum (vee-BUR-num) opulus(OP-ew-lus)

Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)