Description

Part sun and zone 2

Viburnum trilobum ‘Bailey Compact’

Pot size: #1, 2, #5

Bailey Compact Cranberry features showy white lacecap flowers held atop the branches in late spring. It features an abundance of magnificent scarlet berries from late summer to late winter. It has dark green foliage which emerges brick red in spring. The serrated lobed leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall. The smooth gray bark and gold branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.

This plant is primarily grown as an ornamental, but it’s also valued for its edible qualities. The small round sour berries are most often used in the following ways:

• Preserves

A relatively low maintenance shrub. It is a good choice to attract birds. 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. This is a selection of a native North American species.