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    VIBURNUM opulus
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    VIBURNUM opulus

    Commonly known as Crampbark, Guelder rose, Water elder

    Bright red berries and good autumn colour
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Native shrub and good wildlife plant. Berries for birds and flowers for hoverflies. Woodland edge or informal hedge.
    • Medicinal properties
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot
    • Place of origin
      Europe, northern Africa, central Asia
    • Deciduous
      Maple-like 3-lobed dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long, turning red in autumn
    • White
    • Lacecap
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Palmate
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      4m (13ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Viorous, 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.
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (13ft)
       
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