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Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum

Compact Rounded Habit
Red Ornamental Fruit
Colorful Fall Foliage

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Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum

Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum is a deciduous flowering shrub with white spring blooms, maple-like foliage, red ornamental fruit, and colorful fall tones. Its smaller rounded form makes it useful for hedges, foundation plantings, mixed borders, and seasonal landscape accents.

Why choose Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum?

Choose Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum for the look of a classic cranberrybush viburnum in a more manageable landscape size. It offers a layered seasonal display, beginning with white late-spring flowers, followed by glossy red fruit and attractive fall color. The compact, rounded habit works well where structure is needed without the scale of larger viburnums. It is a strong choice for shrub borders, informal hedges, privacy groupings, and foundation beds with room for its mature spread.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’
Common Name: Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub
Growth Habit: Compact, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub

Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum Additional Information

Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum blooms in late spring, producing flat clusters of white flowers that give the shrub a fresh, traditional viburnum appearance. After flowering, clusters of bright red ornamental fruit may develop and often provide extra color from late summer into fall. The foliage is dark green and maple-like through the growing season, then shifts to attractive shades of red, orange, burgundy, or purple as temperatures cool.

This shrub is deciduous, dropping its leaves in winter after its fall display. It works well in mixed shrub borders, compact hedges, foundation plantings, seasonal screens, and specimen groupings. Fruit set can vary by growing conditions and nearby compatible viburnums. Prune shortly after flowering if shaping is needed, since heavy late-season pruning may reduce the following year’s bloom and fruit display. Use in maintained landscape areas where its size and seasonal features can be appreciated.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Set the root ball level with the surrounding soil, backfill firmly, and water thoroughly after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during the first growing season while roots establish. Once established, water during extended dry periods, especially in sunny exposures, sandy soils, or newly planted hedge rows.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to help conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce weed competition. Keep mulch slightly away from the main stems.

4. Pruning: Prune shortly after flowering if shaping is needed. Remove damaged, crossing, or older stems selectively to maintain a full rounded habit and support healthy new growth.

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FAQs

How big does Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum get?
Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum typically grows about 4–6 feet tall and wide, making it easier to use in hedges, borders, and foundation plantings than larger cranberrybush viburnums.
When does Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum bloom?
It blooms in late spring with white flower clusters. Ornamental red fruit may follow later in the season, adding color after the main bloom period has passed.
Does Compact European Cranberrybush Viburnum need full sun?
It grows well in full sun to partial shade. Full sun generally supports the strongest flowering, fruiting, and fall color, while partial shade is suitable for mixed border settings.

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Lush Foliage
Partial Shade
Seasonal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate
Botanical Name	Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'
Bloom Time	Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Adoxaceae
Flower Color	White
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#3 Container

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Growing Zones 3-8 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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