| Cultivar Name
|
Size |
Zone |
Foliage |
Flowers |
Description |
|
Bailey Compact American Cranberry
Viburnum trilobum 'Compactum'
|
3-4'
(1.25m) x 3-4' (1.25m) |
2 |
Green,
three lobed leaves turn deep red & orange in fall |
Flat heads of white flowers |
Very
showy, compact shrub with a dense upright growth habit.
Produces clusters of red berries that attract wildlife. This
cold hardy variety is tolerant of shade.
Makes a great landscape shrub or a low
hedge. |
| Dwarf European Cranberry
Viburnum opulus 'Nanum'
|
1.5-2'
(.6m) x 1.5-2' (.6m) |
3 |
Deep
green, three lobed foliage turns brilliant purple in fall. |
White, insignificant |
This
dwarf shrub grows in a dense, round shape. It's compact
form makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings or
low hedges. It thrives in a range of difficult soil
conditions and is shade tolerant. |
| Emerald Triumph Viburnum
Viburnum lantana 'Emerald Triumph'
|
5-6'
(1.75m) x 5-6' (1.75m) |
4 |
Glossy,
leathery leaves turn rich red in fall |
Creamy
white |
More
compact, rounded habit than the Wayfaring Tree. Showy, flat topped
flowers are followed by pink fruit that matures
to red-black Ex foundation, screen, border & large shrub
bed plant. |
| Garry Pink Cranberry
Viburnum trilobum 'Garry Pink'
|
8-10'
(3m) x 5-6' (1.75m) |
2 |
Deep fall color |
Shell
pink, sterile |
Very
striking when in full bloom, this selection of Highbush
Cranberry produces clusters of edible, red berries. |
| Highbush Cranberry
Viburnum trilobum
|
10'
(3m) x 5-6' (1.75m) |
2 |
Dark green, lobed leaves turn
scarlet red in fall |
White |
The
Highbush Cranberry is quite stunning when in full bloom with masses
of flat clusters.
Produces an abundance of bright red, edible berry clusters in the
summer which are high in vitamin C. Good
plant for screening or as a fall accent. |
| Mohican Viburnum
Viburnum lantana 'Mohican'
|
6'
(1.75m) x 6' (1.75m) |
3 |
Leathery grey- green leaves turn
purple- red in fall |
Creamy
white |
Large
flower clusters are followed by orange-red
berries that mature to black in the fall. A more dwarf and compact form
of Wayfaring Tree, this globe shaped shrub is an excellent
choice for screening. |
| Nannyberry
Viburnum lentago
|
8-10'
(3m) x 8-10' (3m) |
2 |
Glossy,
dark green, toothed, leaves turn brilliant purplish red in fall. |
Creamy
white |
Large,
flat-topped clusters of flowers are followed by sweet
and juicy berries that are delicious eaten fresh or made into
jam. These attractive berries start out green with yellow
tinges, gradually turn pink and finally to bluish black when
mature. Birds love the berries. The Nannyberry with it's
dense, upright growth habit is extremely durable and rarely bothered
by pests. It is one of the first shrubs to turn colour in the
fall. |
| Snowball Viburnum
Viburnum opulus 'Sterile'
|
8-10'
(3m) x 5-6' (1.75m) |
3 |
Maple like leaves,
dark green with downy undersides. |
White,
turning to light pink Sterile. |
Very
showy shrub with it's masses of large, snowball shaped flowers. Flowers
make a stunning fresh cut bouquet (cut when the flower is still
green - it will turn white as it opens up in the vase.). Does not
grow berries. Prefers a moist, shady location. |
| Wayfaring Tree
Viburnum lantana
|
6-8'
(2.5m) x 5-6' (1.75m) |
3 |
Large
dark green leaves |
Creamy
white |
Masses
of round flower clusters are followed by showy
clusters of pea sized berries - turning from green to pinkish white to
rose to red to purple and finally to black. Thick branches
with downy twigs form a dense, ball shaped shrub.
Leaves are covered with thick, coarse hair and have a fuzzy
underside, protecting them against disease and insects. Does well in dry soil. |
