Garden Plant: Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum
Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum
Product Description: Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum
Birds Love Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum
- Compact, Rounded Growth
- Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Adaptable to Dry to Wet Soil
- Attracts Butterflies and Birds
- Wonderful Fall Color
Small, but mighty! The Compact European Cranberrybush (Viburnum opulus \’Compactum,\’) is a small, mounded, dense shrub. It has a robust, full look, and stays quite a bit smaller than other Viburnums. You’ll love the lush look of the densely branched shrub.
New trilobed leaves have a reddish tinge, which is quite attractive. In autumn, the leaves develop a beautiful mix of burgundy, purple or red fall color. Because of it’s small, mounded habit – and the fact that it is much more densely leafed than the majority of Viburnum, You’ll be able to use this as a screening plant in small yards.
It is a low maintenance shrub, and is excellent as a foundation plant or low hedge. This beautiful ornamental shrub will even work under windows.
In spring, the butterflies will come visit the large, white lacecap flowers in spring. In fall, your local songbirds will enjoy eating the bright red, showy fruits in winter. Keep your eyes open, as some of the berries ferment. It’s not uncommon to see robins or returning migratory birds get a little “tipsy” from eating the fruit after it has gone through freeze/thaw cycles.
Easy-care Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum is adaptable to permanently moist to wet soils, poor soils, soils of various pH and pollution. Simply ensure it has adequate water for it to truly thrive. With regular moisture, it will perform beautifully for you in the landscape.
If you have a small lot, or just want a tidy shrub with a lot of nice ornamental features – order the Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum today!
Pro Plant Tips for Care
To maintain the best color and performance, remove the thickest branches from the base of the shrub after the flowering is done. This renewal pruning will keep new growth coming, and allow your shrub to shine.