Viburnum opulus 'Nanum'

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Viburnum opulus 'Nanum'

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Kemper Code: A820

Common Name: European cranberrybush
Zone: 3 to 8
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1')	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist soils, but poorly drained soils can be fatal. Requires little pruning.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This European cranberry bush cultivar is a dwarf, low-growing, densely branched, deciduous shrub which typically matures to 2' tall with a similar spread. 'Nanum' is a non-flowering and non-fruiting cultivar. Three-lobed, maple leaf-like, dark green leaves (to 4" long). Somewhat mediocre greenish to reddish purple fall color.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems. Leaf spot can be a problem in wet and humid climates. Susceptable to crown gall.

Uses:

Excellent low hedge which rarely needs trimming. Foundation plant or border filler.

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