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Small, but mighty! The Compact European Cranberrybush (Viburnum opulus 'Compactum') is a small, mounded, dense shrub with a robust, full look, and stays quite a bit smaller than other Viburnums. You'll love the lush look of the densely branched shrub. Light and airy lacecap blooms are the ideal landing pad for pollinators and when combined with the tri-lobed foliage, it's a sight to behold!
In spring, the butterflies will come to visit the large, white lacecap flowers and once they fade you will be left to enjoy the red-tinged, lobed foliage that resembles maple leaves! Then, in the fall, your local songbirds will enjoy eating the bright red, showy fruits in winter. Keep your eyes open, as some of the berries ferment - It's not uncommon to see Robins or returning migratory birds get a little tipsy from eating the fruit after it has gone through freeze/thaw cycles.
New tri-lobed leaves have a reddish tinge, which is quite attractive. In autumn, the leaves develop a beautiful mix of burgundy, purple or red fall color. Very cold-hardy throughout the USDA growing zones 3 to 8, this Cranberrybush is a bit more heat tolerant compared to others in the family! Only growing 4-5 feet in mature height, this variety can reach a mature width of 5-6 feet wide. For maximum berry production, plant other Compact European Cranberrybushes or other Cranberrybush Viburnums!
This Viburnum variety is a low-maintenance deciduous shrub, and is excellent as a foundation plant or low hedge! This beautiful ornamental shrub will even work under windows and not obstruct your view. Spruce up a fenceline or rock wall by creating winding or straight rows, or groupings of 3 or 5 shrubs along the edge of your property!
Because of its small, mounded habit - and the fact that it is much more densely leafed than the majority of Viburnum, you'll be able to use this as a screening plant in small yards. Once the snows fall, you'll appreciate the winter interest and color that the shiny red berries show, sometimes persisting until spring - if the birds haven't carried them all away first! Dense habitat and shelter for songbirds and wildlife, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better all-round shrub for your garden!
Easy-care Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum is adaptable to permanently moist to wet soils, poor soils, soils of various pH and even tolerant of urban pollution. Simply ensure it has adequate water for it to truly thrive. With regular moisture, it will perform beautifully for you in the landscape. To maintain the best color and performance, prune out the thickest branches from the base of the shrub after the flowering is done.
If you have a small lot, or just want a tidy shrub with a lot of nice ornamental features - order the Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum today! Let NatureHills.com help you add beauty to your landscape!
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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Size | Volume | |
2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
#1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
#2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
#3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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Size | Volume | |
#5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
#7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
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At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H | |
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0 | - | 19.99 | 18.99 |
20 | - | 49.99 | 21.99 |
50 | - | 69.99 | 24.99 |
70 | - | 99.99 | 29.99 |
100 | - | 129.99 | 34.99 |
130 | - | 149.99 | 41.99 |
150 | - | 150+ | Approx 27% |
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Brand | Nature Hills' Choice |
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Botanical Name | Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' |
Type | Deciduous |
Mature Height | 4 - 5 feet |
Mature Spread | 5 - 6 feet |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Soil | Well-Drained |
Moisture | Moderate |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage | Lobed Green |
Fall Color | Red, Burgundy / Purple |
Pollinator Friendly | Yes |
Pruning Time | After Flowering |
Fragrant | No |