Wayfaring Tree
Viburnum lantana
Non-foodZones 4–8shrubunderstory
Viburnum lantana, the wayfarer or wayfaring tree, is a species of Viburnum, native to central, southern and western Europe, northwest Africa, and southwestern Asia. The vigorous deciduous European treelike shrub is common along waysides.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
⚠ Safety
Raw berries are mildly toxic; grow for wildlife.
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 4 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- shrub, understory
Functional roles
wildlifeinsectarywindbreak
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedcuttingmoderate
When: Hardwood cuttings autumn
Chalk-loving native hedge shrub with creamy flowers and red-to-black 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.