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‘Compactum’
Viburnum - European Cranberrybush
Viburnum opulus
'Compactum'
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- Colorful fruit
- Deer resistant
- Shade tolerant
- Description
Attractive lacy white flowers in spring are followed by loads of shiny scarlet fruit in fall. The maple-shaped foliage may take on a purple cast in fall.
- USDA Zone
- 3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 4 - 6'
- Width
- 4 - 6'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
One of the most adaptable viburnums. Tolerates wet and dry sites, as well as a range of pH levels.Pruning
Blooms on old wood - pruning after flowering will remove the potential for berries to develop. Hence, do not trim; simply remove oldest stems every year or so to encourage juvenile growth and abundant flower production.Uses
Mixed borders; hedges; foundation plantings.Growing Tips
Pollinator not required to set glossy red fruit.Features: Fall interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Compact, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - European Cranberrybush, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Compact, Alkaline soil
Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - European Cranberrybush, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage