Viburnum op compactum #2
Viburnum op compactum #2
Compact European Cranberrybush
Showy spring flowers
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Compact, dense, rounded, deciduous shrub. Blooms in spring with showy, globose white flowers followed by very showy, persistent, shiny scarlet berries. Foliage is handsome and dark green with minimal fall color. Easy to grow and very tolerant. Medium growth rate. Attracts birds and butterflies.
Botanical Name- Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'
Pronunciation- vy-BUR-num OP-yoo-lus
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 6 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Tolerant of most soils including wet or dry
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Late spring
Companion Plants- Geranium sanguineum (compact synergy, pink blooms offset viburnum)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C29
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune right after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood. Needs regular water during dry spells. Feed in spring with compost or balanced fertilizer.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering, removing spent blooms and thinning older canes. Light shaping encourages strong berry production.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. In clay, add organic matter to improve root development and flowering.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Viburnum leaf beetle, aphids
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