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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

OH CANADA™

Viburnum - European Cranberrybush

Viburnum opulus

'SMNVODR'

PP#29,888; CBRAF

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The red new growth of Oh Canada viburnum resembles tiny maple leaves "} Oh Canada viburnum in a landscape displaying yellow and orange foliage A delicate white lacecap flower of Oh Canada viburnum A cluster of red fruits on Oh Canada viburnum
  • Colorful foliage
  • Deer resistant
  • Spring blooms
Description

Beautifully reliable.

The new growth on versatile Oh Canada™ cranberrybush viburnum emerges a vivid red and resembles a little maple leaf. Foliage ages to an appealing pineapple-gold, which is burn-resistant and persists through the season. White lacecap flowers in mid-late spring. Very hardy, with a landscape-friendly 6-8'(1.8-2.4 m) height.

USDA Zone
3 - 8 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
6 - 8'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Yellow
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

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, 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, Yellow foliage

Features: Fall interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, 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, Yellow foliage