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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 4–9Type ShrubClimate 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') — maple-like green leaves that turn reddish-purple in fallSterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — it offers no fruit and has lobedSterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — Esteemed for its snowball-like clusters of white spring blossomsSterile 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

Type
Shrub
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') — maple-like green leaves that turn reddish-purple in fall
Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — it offers no fruit and has lobed
Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — Esteemed for its snowball-like clusters of white spring blossoms
Sterile European Cranberry Bush (Viburnum Opulus 'Sterile') — Thriving in full sun to part shade and adaptable to various soil types
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