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Viburnum lantana (Wayfaring tree)
1 hour care
per year
per year
4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viburnum lantana
Other names
Wayfaring tree, Twistwood, Lithy tree, Mealy tree, The cottoner, Common wayfaring tree, Cotton tree, Coven tree
Genus
Viburnum Viburnum
Species
V. lantana - V. lantana is a hardy, vigorous, deciduous shrub with dark green foliage that turns red in autumn and large, lacecap-like, white flowers from late spring to early summer.
Viburnum lantana is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Aphids , Viburnum beetle Aphids , Viburnum beetle
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Viburnum lantana (Wayfaring tree) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Viburnum lantana
Other names
Wayfaring tree, Twistwood, Lithy tree, Mealy tree, The cottoner, Common wayfaring tree, Cotton tree, Coven tree
Genus
Viburnum Viburnum
Species
V. lantana - V. lantana is a hardy, vigorous, deciduous shrub with dark green foliage that turns red in autumn and large, lacecap-like, white flowers from late spring to early summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
The fruit can cause stomach upset if eaten
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring; White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Viburnum lantana (Wayfaring tree) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moist, free-draining soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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