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Viburnum

Viburnum is an outstanding, woody, deciduous plant that is easy to grow. The one attribute we can't have in our hardy climate is the fragrance which makes viburnums in warmer climates highly prized.

Planting
Viburnum like slightly acidic soil but will tolerate a wide range of soil types. Prepare the soil to be well-drained and allow plenty of space. Do not plant too deeply, otherwise they could have trouble with a stem borer.

Tips
American Cranberrybush is one of the varieties of Viburnum native to Minnesota. The flowers are white, large, flat-topped clusters which appear in late May to early June. They become covered in red fruit in the summer and turn a lush bergundy color in the fall.

 

 

  
 

Latin Name: Viburnum trilobum
Type:
native shrub
Soil:
moist, well-drained, slightly acid although tolerant of alkaline soil
Light: full sun to partial shade
Height: 8 - 12'
Spread: 5 - 10'
Pests: none serious
Bloom: white flowers in late May or early June followed by edible red fruit for birds