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VIBURNUM opulus
Commonly known as Crampbark, Guelder rose, Water elder
Bright red berries and good autumn colour
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Native shrub and good wildlife plant. Berries for birds and flowers for hoverflies. Woodland edge or informal hedge. -
Medicinal properties
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Europe, northern Africa, central Asia -
DeciduousMaple-like 3-lobed dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning red in autumn
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White
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Lacecap
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Palmate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubViorous, bushy shrub. Produces flowers in flat, terminal cymes to 8cm (3in) across. Fertile central flowers are 2cm (¾in) across surrounded by showy, flat, white, sterile ray-florets to 2cm (¾in) across. Flowers are followed by spherical, fleshy, bright-red fruit.
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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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Bird friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
4m (13ft)
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Viburnum - Growing Guide
