This deciduous shrub has slender branches that form an upright bushy habit. It has maple-like dark green leaves that turn yellow-red in autumn and the white tiny tube-shaped flowers appear in flattened clusters during late spring and are followed by red fruit.

Hardiness zones 3 to 9 

Viburnum trilobum is naturally found in northern North America growing in moist well-drained fertile soils in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.  

American Cranberry is a hardy shrub that is grown for its flowers, dense habit and autumn colour. It is planted in gardens or parks as a specimen or in groups along borders and may be trimmed to form a hedge. It establishes in 3 to 4 years and can be planted in large containers. It is suitable for inland or coastal regions and is moderately long lived. ID 1748

Viburnum (vee-BUR-num) trilobum (tri-LOB-um)

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