SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth'

COMMON NAME: Wentworth American Cranberrybush Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 8-12 feet tall x 8-12 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 2-7

EXPOSURE: Full sun to Part shade

WATER & SOIL: Prefers average, well-drained soils. Tolerates a range of soil types. Requires regular watering after planting, but is drought tolerant once established.

HABIT (FORM): Dense, rounded, upright

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Dark green in summer, transitions to vibrant red in fall

FLOWERS: White lacecap blooms in spring with bright red berries in fall

PLANT ORIGIN: Northern North America (north of Tennessee)

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for local butterflies and moths, and food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.

FERTILIZING: Apply evergreen fertilizer in the spring and fall.

PRUNING: Minimal pruning recommended. If pruning is needed, hand pruning is suggested for best results.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Screening, Foundation Planting