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Viburnum opulus var. Americanum 'Bailey's Compact'

Family Viburnaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   2a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Viburnum opulus var. Americanum 'Bailey's Compact' (American cranberrybush) bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during late spring to early summer. This shrub is rounded in form and has dark green foliage that is glossy and medium textured. The fruit produced by Viburnum opulus var. Americanum 'Bailey's Compact' (American cranberrybush) is showy and bright red. The bark is smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, hedge, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This shrub attracts birds to your garden. Viburnum opulus var. Americanum 'Bailey's Compact' tolerates drought. In the fall, Viburnum opulus var. Americanum 'Bailey's Compact' offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.