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Mooseberry

Viburnum Edule

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Overview

The Mooseberry, or Viburnum edule, is a versatile shrub, thriving in USDA zones 2-6. It flourishes in partial to full sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soils. This hardy plant grows to an average of 4-5 feet in height and width, featuring deciduous foliage and producing edible red berries. Its small white flowers bloom in late spring, attracting pollinators and providing visual interest in residential or naturalistic landscapes.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 4–5Climate Temperate
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — The Mooseberry, or Viburnum edule, is a versatile shrub, thriving in USDA zones 2-6
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — The Mooseberry, or Viburnum edule, is a versatile shrub, thriving in USDA zones 2-6Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — It flourishes in partial to full sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soilsMooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — attracting pollinators and providing visual interest in residential or naturalistic landscapesMooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — Its small white flowers bloom in late springMooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — featuring deciduous foliage and producing edible red berriesMooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — is a resilient deciduous shrub that can provide an attractive and functional addition to any landscape design+40

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–5

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — This hardy plant grows to an average of 4-5 feet in height and width
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — The Mooseberry, or Viburnum edule, is a versatile shrub, thriving in USDA zones 2-6
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — It flourishes in partial to full sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soils
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — attracting pollinators and providing visual interest in residential or naturalistic landscapes
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — Its small white flowers bloom in late spring
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — featuring deciduous foliage and producing edible red berries
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — is a resilient deciduous shrub that can provide an attractive and functional addition to any landscape design
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — scientifically known as Viburnum edule
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — It typically reaches a height of 3 to 6 feet with a comparable spread
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — Its adaptability extends to soil preferences
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — indicating its ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — from the cold winters up to -50 degrees Fahrenheit to the moderate summers of these zones
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — which transitions from a rich green in the summertime to a striking reddish-purple come fall
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — In late spring to early summer
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — the plant produces clusters of small white flowers that are a feast for pollinators
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — consider positioning the Mooseberry in full sun to part shade to optimize its growth and fruit production
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — often used in traditional jams and jellies.<br><br>While planning your garden design
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — subsequently giving way to edible red berries which ripen by late summer
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — white flowers in the garden
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — This versatile shrub also serves well for border plantings
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — or as a foundational element in a wildlife garden
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — shrub for half or shade
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — shrub with white blooms
Mooseberry (Viburnum Edule) — The Mooseberry, or Viburnum edule, is a versatile shrub, thriving in USDA zones 2-6; featuring deciduous foliage and producing

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