Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'

Compact European Cranberrybush

Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum forms a dense shrub with deeply lobed green leaves. Early-summer flower heads have small fertile centers surrounded by larger, creamy white flowers.

Bright red ornamental berries follow the bloom display. The leaves turn purple-red in autumn, giving this compact selection interest beyond its flowering season.

Choose sun or partial shade and moisture-retentive soil with good drainage. Provide room for the natural branching pattern.

Size (approximate)
• Height: 3–5 ft
• Width: 3–5 ft

Hardiness
• RHS H6 (UK hardiness rating)

Best Uses
• Border
• Specimen

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

3-5 ft

Width

3-5 ft

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green, Purple, Red

Fall color

Purple, Red

Fruit color

Red

Soil

Alkaline, Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Border, Specimen

Shape

Dense

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No