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Viburnum, Nanum European Cranberrybush

Nanum European Cranberrybush is a dwarf multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a very dense rounded habit. Its glossy maple-like dark green foliage has a vibrant red-purple fall color that can become mediocre with shade or stress.  Best color in full sun and evenly moist well-drained soils. Can spread aggressively. Nanum is grown for its foliage as it produces few, if any, flowers or fruit.

Type: 

Shrub

Origins:

Northeast N. America

Height: 

1' - 2'

Spread: 

1’ - 2'

Spacing: 

1.5'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

7 - 9

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Prune immediately as needed after flowering.  Watch for aphids.  Some susceptibility to stem blight, leaf spot, and powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, SweetspireMagnolia

IMAGES: Photos by OSU Landscape Plants, Viburnum opulus var. opulus 'Nanum'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

Nanum European Cranberrybush is a dwarf multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a very dense rounded habit. Its glossy maple-like dark green foliage has a vibrant red-purple fall color that can become mediocre with shade or stress.  Best color in full sun and evenly moist well-drained soils. Can spread aggressively. Nanum is grown for its foliage as it produces few, if any, flowers or fruit.

Type: 

Shrub

Origins:

Northeast N. America

Height: 

1' - 2'

Spread: 

1’ - 2'

Spacing: 

1.5'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

7 - 9

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Prune immediately as needed after flowering.  Watch for aphids.  Some susceptibility to stem blight, leaf spot, and powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, SweetspireMagnolia

IMAGES: Photos by OSU Landscape Plants, Viburnum opulus var. opulus 'Nanum'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

$17.50

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Viburnum, Nanum European Cranberrybush

$49.99

$17.50

Description

Nanum European Cranberrybush is a dwarf multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a very dense rounded habit. Its glossy maple-like dark green foliage has a vibrant red-purple fall color that can become mediocre with shade or stress.  Best color in full sun and evenly moist well-drained soils. Can spread aggressively. Nanum is grown for its foliage as it produces few, if any, flowers or fruit.

Type: 

Shrub

Origins:

Northeast N. America

Height: 

1' - 2'

Spread: 

1’ - 2'

Spacing: 

1.5'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

7 - 9

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Prune immediately as needed after flowering.  Watch for aphids.  Some susceptibility to stem blight, leaf spot, and powdery mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, SweetspireMagnolia

IMAGES: Photos by OSU Landscape Plants, Viburnum opulus var. opulus 'Nanum'

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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