Viburnum opulus Compactum

Flower colour

Flower style:
Lace-cap

Foliage colour

Foliage style:
Palmate/maple-like

Interest colour

Interest:
Autumn foliage

Sun

Partial shade

Shade

Well drained

Moist well drained

Moist

Aquatic

Bog/marginal

Hardiness

Zone
0
Plant size:
2m
Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' (Guelder rose) Height: 200cm
2m
Graphical representation of Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' (Guelder rose) Height: 200cm

Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'

Guelder rose
Scientific family:
Adoxaceae
Type:
Shrub
Origin:
Asia: Central, Europe and North America
Lifecycle:
Deciduous
Garden style:
Cottage/informal or woodland
Position:
Border, hedging/screening or in or around water
Characteristics:
Colourful fruit
Soil:
Clay, loam, sand or chalk
Wildlife:
Attracts birds
pH:
Acid, alkaline or neutral
Fragrance:
None
Aspect:
North, south, east or west
Exposure:
Exposed or sheltered
Growth rate:
Average
Shape:
Bushy
Maintenance:
Little or no maintenance
Time to maturity:
10-20 years
Awards:
AGM
Description:
Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' is a smaller version of V. opulus, with the same maple-like leaves which turn red in autumn, and the creamy white lace-cap flowers in spring and summer followed by bright red berries. Its compact size makes it easier to use in smaller gardens, and it copes well with pruning.

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