Botanical Name: Viburnum lantana
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Common Name: Wayfaringtree Viburnum  
Plant photo of: Viburnum lantana
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Black, Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall, Persistent

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum
  • Description

  • Notes

Wayfaringtree is a deciduous viburnum with an upright, rounded though erect, multi-stemmed habit, growing to 10 to 15 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide. It has large, simple softly grey-green leaves that are sort of crinkly above and fuzzy underneath. Fall color is purplish-brown, with leaves persisting well into the fall. White flowers form clusters in May, and are followed by berries that ripen in late summer to fall, from red to blue-black. Berries are greatly enjoyed by birds. Bark is a warm grey, and though possessing no special attributes, is has a lovely winter silhouette and its density provides some winter screening. 'Mohican' is a commonly available cultivar growing 8 to 10 feet tall and slightly narrower, though have seen it taller.