American Cranberrybush

About American Cranberrybush

American Cranberrybush (Viburnum opulus var. americanum) is a premier native shrub offering multi-season beauty and exceptional wildlife value. Growing 6 to 12 feet tall, this deciduous shrub features handsome, maple-like leaves that transform into a brilliant reddish-purple in the fall. In late spring, flat-topped clusters of white flowers appear, characterized by a ring of showy outer sterile blossoms surrounding fertile inner ones. These develop into bright red, edible berries that persist into winter, serving as a vital food source for Cedar Waxwings and other songbirds. Native to the northern U.S. and Canada, it is typically found in moist woods and along stream banks. It excels in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils, though it is quite adaptable. Whether utilized as a flowering hedge, a privacy screen, or a specimen in a rain garden, American Cranberrybush is a durable and stunning addition to the native landscape.