Guelder Rose
Viburnum opulus
EdibleZones 3–8shrub
Viburnum opulus, commonly known as the guelder-rose, or guelder rose, is an Old World species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
⚠ Safety
Raw berries are mildly toxic and unpleasant; cook before any use.
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 4 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 3–8
- Layers
- shrub
Functional roles
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Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
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When: Hardwood cuttings autumn
Native hedgerow shrub; lacecap flowers and translucent red berries for birds.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.