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American Cranberrybush

Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum

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Overview

The American Cranberrybush, a deciduous shrub (Viburnum opulus var. americanum), gracefully adorns landscapes with its dense, rounded 8-12 ft. form. Spring welcomes white, lacecap flowers followed by bright red, edible berries and richly hued fall foliage. Well-suited to zones 2-7, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. A versatile choice, offering seasonal interest and wildlife benefits.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 2–7Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — These berries can also be utilized in preserves and jellies; shrub for full or half or shade

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — A versatile choice, offering seasonal interest and wildlife benefits; the American, image 83
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — the American Cranberrybush dazzles with white lace-cap flowers
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — Spring welcomes white, lacecap flowers followed by bright red, edible berries and richly, image 55
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — Spring welcomes white, lacecap flowers followed by bright red, edible berries and richly, image 29
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — shrub for full or half or shade; or as a single specimen within a mixed border, image 78
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — which span 2 to 4 inches long; typically maturing to a height of 6 to 12 feet with an, image 87
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — each blossom roughly 1/4 inch across; display a striking maple-like configuration that, image 91
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — forming larger corymbs up to 3 inches in diameter.<br><br>Following the blooming period; which
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — shrub with white blooms
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — Regular watering is essential, though established shrubs exhibit moderate drought tolerance; forming
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — Regular watering is essential, though established shrubs exhibit moderate drought tolerance
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — americanum, is a versatile deciduous shrub that presents with both ornamental and, image 85
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — which span 2 to 4 inches long; typically maturing to a height of 6 to 12 feet with an, image 61
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — The American Cranberrybush, scientifically known as Viburnum opulus var
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — The American Cranberrybush, a deciduous shrub (Viburnum opulus var
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — the American Cranberrybush dazzles with white lace-cap flowers; spring welcomes white, image 90
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — Well-suited to zones 2-7, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — offering a tart flavor favored in certain recipes.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 2 through 7
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — the American Cranberrybush dazzles with white lace-cap flowers; spring welcomes white, lacecap
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — The American Cranberrybush, a deciduous shrub (Viburnum opulus var; well-suited to zones, image 53
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — The American Cranberrybush, scientifically known as Viburnum opulus var; each blossom, image 58
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — offering a tart flavor favored in certain recipes.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 2 through 7, image 46
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — Well-suited to zones 2-7, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, image 56
American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — injecting a burst of color into the autumn landscape; this low-maintenance shrub is an, image 89
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