Go Back Cranberrybush American

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:56 PM
Viburnum trilobum 'American Cranberry'
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Plant Type: Deciduous Shrubs

Excellent fall foliage color which may be yellow, red, orange or burgundy is just one of the many attributes of this large and attractive native shrub. Showy, snow-white, flat-topped flowers are 3″-4 1/2″ in diameter that bloom in mid to late May. Beginning in September, bright red fruits serve as food for birds and wildlife. Grows 8′-12′ high with an equal spread. Prefers good, well-drained, moist soil and partial shade to full sun.

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Flower Color

White

Foliage Color

Yellow, red, orange, and burgundy colors in fall

Plant Spread

10-12'

Good Companions

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Plant Height

10-12'

Scape Height

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Hardness Zone

4-9

Soil Moisture

dry or wet conditions

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

Red fruit in September.

Bloom Time

Spring

Critter Resistance

Rabbits/deer

Exposure

Full Sun to Part Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Seasonal Interests

Mid to late May flowers and fall foliage color