Wayfaring Tree. A British native shrub with grey-green leaves often turning red in autumn. Small white flowers from late spring to early summer, followed by red fruit ripening to black. 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 lantana
A British native shrub with grey-green leaves often turning red in autumn. Small white flowers from late spring to early summer, followed by red fruit ripening to black.
Additional information
| Generic | Viburnum |
|---|---|
| Species | lantana |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Wayfaring Tree |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 5m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| 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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