Guelder Rose. A bushy shrub with dark green leaves turning red in autumn. Small white flowers from late spring to early summer, followed by fleshy bright yellow fruit. Max Height 5m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Viburnum opulus ‘Xanthocarpum’
A bushy shrub with dark green leaves turning red in autumn. Small white flowers from late spring to early summer, followed by fleshy bright yellow fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Viburnum |
|---|---|
| Species | opulus |
| Varietry | 'Xanthocarpum' |
| Common Name | Guelder Rose |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | yellow |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Hedging, Border |
| Toxicity | |
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