DESCRIPTION: Dwarf, dense shrub with maple leaf shaped, green leaves that emerge with a tinge of red in spring and turn purple in fall. White flowers in spring. Makes a great low hedge. 

BOTANICAL NAME: Viburnum opulus 'Nanum'
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 0.6 Meter
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 0.6 Meter
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade
FLOWER COLOUR: White
FLOWERING TIME: Spring
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Green
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius )
WATER NEEDS: Average
OTHER FEATURES: Fall Colour, Winter Interest

Ornamental Features

Dwarf European Cranberry has dark green foliage throughout the season. The serrated lobed leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall. Neither the flowers nor the fruit are ornamentally significant. The gold stems can be quite attractive.

Landscape Attributes

Dwarf European Cranberry is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration:

• Insects

Dwarf European Cranberry is recommended for the following landscape applications:

• Mass Planting
• Hedges/Screening
• General Garden Use

Planting & Growing

Dwarf European Cranberry will grow to be about 3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.