VIBURNUM
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VIBURNUM
Commonly known as Yellow-fruited guelder rose
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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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
DeciduousMaple-like, usually 3-lobed, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning yellow/red in autumn.
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White
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Lacecap
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous shrub. Produces flowers in flat, lacecap-like, terminal cymes to 8cm (3in) across
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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!!