Viburnum trilobum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Viburnum trilobum
Also known as:
Highbush cranberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
2-7
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
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
The fruit can be eaten raw but is also suitable for cooking. The flesh is juicy with a sour taste that comes into its own best after frost. The fruits are a good source of vitamin C and can serve as a tasty alternative to cranberries. They are often used in jams, preserves, and other dishes. Jam made from these fruits has a pleasant taste and pairs well with dishes such as porridge. The fruits have a diameter of about 8 mm and 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 |
|---|---|
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Both plants attract pollinators and can provide large yields of fruits that are beneficial for wildlife. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberry plants can benefit from viburnum's ability to attract pollinators, resulting in improved fruit set. |
|
Aronia melanocarpa Black Chokeberry |
The black chokeberry can benefit from the shade provided by viburnum while both provide berries rich in antioxidants. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Blueberries and viburnum can share a similar acidic soil preference, benefiting both species' growth. |
|
Prunus cerasus Sour cherry |
Sour cherries can thrive near viburnum, which can improve soil moisture retention through its root system. |
|
Allium schoenoprasum Wild chives |
Peppermint can repel pests that might attack viburnum, providing a natural pest control mechanism. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Serviceberry provides early season food for pollinators and shares similar habitat preferences with viburnum. |