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yellow-fruited guelder rose

Viburnum opulus 'Xanthocarpum'

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Genus: Viburnum
Family: Viburnaceae

About this plant

A large deciduous shrub with maple-like leaves turning yellow or pinkish in autumn. Creamy-white flowers in flattened heads are followed by translucent deep yellow berries

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils

Pruning

Pruning group 8 after flowering is finished, unless fruit is required

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer

Pests

aphids and viburnum beetle may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years