Wentworth American Cranberrybush

Showy spring flowers

Botanical Name- Viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth'

Pronunciation- vy-BUR-num try-LOH-bum

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 12 ft

Mature Height- 12 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well-drained

Current Size- #5

Bloom Color- White

Bloom Time- Late spring

Companion Plants- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (native synergy, pollinator haven)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove old or damaged wood in late winter. Needs moist soil and partial to full sun. A layer of compost in spring encourages robust growth and fruit.

Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering, removing spent blossoms and thinning older canes. Light shaping supports healthy fruiting.

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