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 2–7Climate Subtropical

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — The American Cranberrybush, a deciduous shrub (Viburnum opulus var

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Photos (95)

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) — These berries can also be utilized in preserves and jellies; shrub for full or half or shade

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — providing visual interest and a food source for birds when other resources are scarce; these berries

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — which persist well into the winter; the American Cranberrybush dazzles with white lace-cap flowers

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — about 1/3 inch in diameter; a versatile choice, offering seasonal interest and wildlife benefits

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — it produces bright red berries; white flowers in the garden

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) — The American Cranberrybush, scientifically known as Viburnum opulus var; each blossom, image 84

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — Typically maturing to a height of 6 to 12 feet with an equal spread; the American, image 86

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — americanum), gracefully adorns landscapes with its dense, rounded 8-12 ft; injecting a, image 80

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) — the American Cranberrybush dazzles with white lace-cap flowers; spring welcomes white, image 90

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, image 92

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — it produces bright red berries; white flowers in the garden, image 93

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — about 1/3 inch in diameter; a versatile choice, offering seasonal interest and wildlife, image 94

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — Spring welcomes white, lacecap flowers followed by bright red, edible berries and richly, image 81

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum Opulus Var. Americanum) — Well-suited to zones 2-7, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, image 82

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) — which persist well into the winter; the American Cranberrybush dazzles with white, image 95

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) — display a striking maple-like configuration that turns a vibrant red in the fall; it, image 88

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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