Crampbark

Viburnum opulus

Also known as
  • European Cranberrybush
  • European cranberry bush
  • European cranberry viburnum
  • European cranberry-bush
  • European highbush cranberry
  • Guelder Rose
  • Guelder-rose
  • Snowball Tree
  • Viburnum
  • cranberry viburnum
  • water elder
Viburnaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Viburnum opulus, known as Crampbark or European cranberrybush, is a deciduous ornamental shrub that grows 2–4 meters tall. It prefers part shade and medium water conditions, thriving in loamy, clay, or peaty soils. The plant produces clusters of white flowers in late spring, followed by red berries. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–8 and attracts pollinators.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

High water

Soil

Loamy, Clay, Peaty

Height

2.4–4 m

Spread

2–4 m

Zones

3–8

Flower colors

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Bloom Period
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Characteristics

  • Type: Shrub
  • Category: Ornamental
  • Height: 2–4 m
  • Blooms: May-June
  • Flower Color: White
  • Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.
  • Deciduous: Yes
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