Viburnum opulus
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Viburnum opulus
Also known as:
Highbush cranberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
5.00 m
Width:
5.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Bee plant
Bee plant
Description
Fruit: edible both raw and cooked. The fruit is juicy but has a sour taste, which is best after frost. They are an excellent source of vitamin C and a good alternative to cranberries. They are often used in jam. The fruits have a diameter of about 8 mm and typically contain a large seed.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Hyssopus officinalis Hyssop |
Hyssop can enhance the flavor of berries and promote beneficial insect activity, improving pollination. |
|
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula |
Lavender repels pests and attracts pollinators, benefiting the productivity of Viburnum opulus. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberry bushes provide ground cover and help retain moisture in the soil, supporting Viburnum opulus growth. |
|
Laburnum x watereri ‘Vossii’ Laburnum, Golden chain tree |
Mint can repel certain pests and its aromatic leaves can attract beneficial insects, fostering a healthier ecosystem. |
|
Vicia sativa Winter Tares, Garden vetch, Subterranean vetch |
Field peas can fix nitrogen in the soil, enriching it and supporting the vitality of Viburnum opulus. |