Cranberrybush Viburnum ( Viburnum trilobum (also known as Viburnum opulus var. americanum)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best flowering and fruiting in full sun

Bloom Time:

• Late spring (May to June)
• Flat-topped clusters of white flowers

Size:

Height: 8 to 12 feet
Width: 8 to 10 feet

Attributes:

• White lacecap flowers in spring
• Bright red berries in late summer to winter
• Maple-like leaves with brilliant red fall color
• Attracts birds and pollinators
• Native to North America
• Tolerates wet soils and cold climates (USDA Zones 2–7)

Care Tips:

• Plant in moist, well-drained soil; tolerates clay and wet conditions
• Water regularly during establishment
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Prune after flowering to shape or remove dead wood
• Fertilize in early spring if needed

Pest watch:

• Monitor for viburnum beetle and aphids