Wentworth Cranberrybush Viburnum
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Wentworth Cranberrybush Viburnum |
Botanical Name | Viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Height | 10 to 12 ft |
Mature Width | 10 to 12 ft |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Bloom Color | White |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | May |
Seasonal Interest | Spring, Fall, Winter |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Red |
Attributes | Decorative Fruit |
Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
Attracts Birds | Yes |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 to 7 |
Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Low |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Weekly watering is needed at planting and until established. Otherwise, water during drought and one deep watering before the ground freezes in winter. |
Fertilize Notes | Apply a balanced fertilizer yearly in spring or fertilizing can be done organically with materials such as composted manure, bonemeal, and bloodmeal. |
Prune Notes | Prune in early winter after the fruit fall off or just after flowering if fruit is unwanted. Prune out old, weak, diseased, or unsightly branches to the base. Thin as needed to get light to the interior. |