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Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus)

Guelder Rose

Viburnum opulus

EdibleZones 38shrub

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

wildlifeinsectary

Propagation

How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.

cuttingseedlayeringeasy

When: Hardwood cuttings autumn

Native hedgerow shrub; lacecap flowers and translucent red berries for birds.

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.