Sterile European Cranberry Bush

Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile'

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Overview

The Viburnum opulus 'Sterile', or Sterile European Cranberry Bush, is a deciduous shrub reaching 8-12 ft in height with equal spread. Esteemed for its snowball-like clusters of white spring blossoms, it offers no fruit and has lobed, maple-like green leaves that turn reddish-purple in fall. Thriving in full sun to part shade and adaptable to various soil types, it's perfect for creating focal points in temperate zone landscapes. Zones 3-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Climate Temperate

Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — is a deciduous shrub reaching 8-12 ft in height with equal spread

Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — Esteemed for its snowball-like clusters of white spring blossoms

Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — it offers no fruit and has lobed

Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — maple-like green leaves that turn reddish-purple in fall

Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — Thriving in full sun to part shade and adaptable to various soil types

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — is a deciduous shrub reaching 8-12 ft in height with equal spread

Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — Esteemed for its snowball-like clusters of white spring blossoms

Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — it offers no fruit and has lobed

Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — maple-like green leaves that turn reddish-purple in fall

Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — Thriving in full sun to part shade and adaptable to various soil types

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