Image of Viburnum opulus var. americanum
Source: Gilles Ayotte
Viburnum opulus var. americanum

Plant Names

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Viburnum opulus var. americanum
Highbush Cranberry
Viorne trilobée

Plant Characteristics

Bloom Colour: White Bloom Period: May - Jun
Max Height: 12.0 feet
Max Width: 12.0 feet
Light Condition:
Full sun More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will come back year after year
Special Features and Considerations:

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Plant Location

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Viburnum opulus var. americanum
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Ecological Benefits

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: None
  • Sow anytime
  • Stratification duration: 2 years
  • Double dormancy required