VIBURNUM
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VIBURNUM
Commonly known as Crampbark, Guelder rose, Water elder
Versatile and generally easy shrubs with plenty to appreciate. Form, foliage, clusters of flowers (some heavily scented), for insects and berries for birds.
Genus of 200 or more species of evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous shrubs mainly from northern temperate regions but also southeastern Asia and South America.
UK natives are the wayfaring tree, V. lantana, named as it was often planted along trackways, and the guelder rose ( relates to the Dutch province of Gelderland), V. opulus.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
A foil for flowering shrubs and perennials. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. France. 1841. -
DeciduousRich autumn colours
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Fully hardy
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Bushy, tufted habit
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size45cm (18in)
45cm (18in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Viburnum - Growing Guide
RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2015 & RHS Plant of the Decade 2020 - People's Choice!!