American Cranberrybush Viburnum
Viburnum trilobum · Adoxaceae
| Type | shrub (shrub layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 8 ft tall × 8 ft wide |
| Sun | FS, PS (full sun to part shade) |
| Water | M (moderate) |
| Deer resistance | medium |
| Drought tolerance | medium |
| Hardiness | 3-7 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | May, Jun |
| Harvest | Sep, Oct |
| Expected yield | 10 lb/yr |
| Source | TreeYo ($19, XL $35) |
Planning price
$19.00 per plant listed
treeyo · American Highbush Cranberry (Viburnum)
Edible cranberry-like fruit; superb deer-resistant border shrub.
Design notes
Large native berries, brilliant autumn colour, very wildlife friendly.
Historic uses
Cramp bark used as a uterine and menstrual remedy by Native Americans and early settlers.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 8/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 7/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 6/10 |
| Complexity of care | 7/10 |
| Medicinal value | 6/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | A | 1 | Edible cranberrybush on the outer edge, also a wildlife magnet. |
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | C | 1 | Second berry shrub for a mixed hedge effect. |
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | D | 3 | Shrubs tucked behind the herbaceous row. |
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | A | 2 | Thickening the outer edge with edible cranberrybush. |
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | C | 2 | Second berry shrub, extends the hedge. |
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | D | 4 | Continuous shrub back row. |
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | C | 1 | Cranberrybush for the second berry shrub. |