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American Cranberry-Bush Viburnum - REDWING®

Tagged as: Viburnum, Large Deciduous Shrubs, Chicagoland Grows

Botanical Name:  Viburnum opulus var. americanum 'J.N. Select'
Common Name:  American Cranberry-Bush Viburnum - REDWING®

Updated 3/2013

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Viburnum trilobum 'J.N. Select' at The Morton Arboretum Viburnum trilobum 'J.N. Select' fruits
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Height:  6-8'  Spread:  6-8'   Habit/Form:  Upright to rounded  Growth Rate:  Medium
Zone:  2-7

Cultural Requirements: Full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soils with consistent moisture; tolerates a wide range of soil pH; drought sensitive, benefits with a mulch layer to conserve moisture

Ornamental Characteristics:   Reddish leaves; white, lace-cap flower clusters; red fruit, burgundy fall color; Chicagoland Grows™ introduction

Uses in the Landscape: Shrub borders, foundation plantings, woodlands, hedges or screens

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