guelder rose

How to Grow and Care for guelder rose

guelder rose · Viburnum opulus
Also known as: crampbark; cranberry; dog eller; dog rowan; European cranberry bush; European cranberry tree; gatten; marsh alder; ople tree; red elder; rose elder; snowball tree; water elder; whitten tree; gatten tree

Suitable for shrub border or woodland garen. Grow in any moist but well-drained soil

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full shade · Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing guelder rose

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Full sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Suitable for shrub border or woodland garen. Grow in any moist but well-drained soil

How to Water guelder rose?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for guelder rose?

Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for guelder rose?

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What Soil Is Best for guelder rose?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for guelder rose?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize guelder rose?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune guelder rose?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate guelder rose?

Propagate by seed, softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant guelder rose?

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How to Care for guelder rose in Winter?

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How to Plant guelder rose?

Suitable for shrub border or woodland garen. Grow in any moist but well-drained soil

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How to Repot guelder rose?

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How to Harvest guelder rose?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Phytophthora, honey fungus, grey moulds and leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and viburnum beetle

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The Toxicity of guelder rose

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of guelder rose

Plant typeShrubs
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurasia Northern Western Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Viburnum opulus
Genus
Viburnum
Family
Viburnaceae
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