Viburnum opulus (Guelder rose)
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Beginner skill rating |
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4m max. spread |
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6m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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This plant is toxic! |
Botanical name: Viburnum opulus
Other names: Guelder rose, Snowball tree, Water elder, Whitten tree, Ople tree, Red elder, Rose elder, Gatten tree, Marsh alder, Dog rowan, European cranberry bush, Crampbark, Dog eller
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Genus: Viburnum
Species: V. opulus - V. opulus is a deciduous shrub. Leaves are palmate and prominently veined. Flat clusters of white flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by bright red berries in autumn.
Viburnum opulus is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Red in Autumn
Fruit: Red in Autumn
Habit: Upright
Toxicity: Fruit can cause a mild stomach upset.
Plant with: Ilex aquifolium 'JC van Tol' (Holly 'JC van Tol'), Magnolia grandiflora (Bull bay)
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Specific pests: Viburnum beetle , Aphids , Viburnum whitefly
Specific diseases: Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Viburnum opulus (Guelder rose) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grow in any moist but well-drained soil.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Viburnum opulus
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The large clusters of round, brilliant red, glossy - almost translucent - fruits remain on the plant throughout the winter and look particularly attractive against a background of snow, at least until they are eaten by birds. The common name 'guelder' comes from Gelderland, the Dutch province where the tree was first taken into cultivation.
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- Posted: Tue. 2nd June 2009 16:36
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