Viburnum opulus 'Xanthocarpum'

<i>Viburnum opulus</i>, commonly called European cranberry bush, is a highbush cranberry that is native to Europe, Asia and N. Africa. It is a deciduous shrub with a rounded spreading habit that typically grows to 10-15 tall. It features lacecap-type white flowers in spring in flat-topped 3î wide cymes of tiny fertile florets surrounded by larger sterile florets, drooping clusters of cranberry-like red berries (drupes) in fall and three lobed, maple-like, dark green leaves. By contrast, ëXanthocarpum is a yellow-fruited cultivar that grows to a more compact 6-8' tall. Lacecap... more »

<i>Viburnum opulus</i>, commonly called European cranberry bush, is a highbush cranberry that is native to Europe, Asia and N. Africa. It is a deciduous shrub with a rounded spreading habit that typically grows to 10-15 tall. It features lacecap-type white flowers in spring in flat-topped 3î wide cymes of tiny fertile florets surrounded by larger sterile florets, drooping clusters of cranberry-like red berries (drupes) in fall and three lobed, maple-like, dark green leaves. By contrast, ëXanthocarpum is a yellow-fruited cultivar that grows to a more compact 6-8' tall. Lacecap-type white flowers in spring (May) are followed by showy yellow fruits that mature to translucent yellow-gold in early fall. Drooping fruit clusters will often persist on the shrub into early winter. Although acidic, the fruits are technically edible off the bush, but will cause diarrhea/vomiting in some individuals, particularly if consumed in large quantities. Light green leaves turn quality shades of yellow to red in fall. (less)