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Genus: Viburnum

Species: opulus 'Nanum'

Common Name: Dwarf European Cranberrybush

Family: Adoxaceae

Order: Dipsacales

Native: Eurasia and N. Africa

Habit: Shrub

Height: 1.5 to 2 feet

Width: 2 to 3 feet

Flowering Season: Spring

Flower Color: White

Propagation: Stem cutting

Zone: 3-8

Note: This slow growing, compact shrub is suitable for shrub borders, hedges, mass planting, foundations, entranceways, or as a specimen. Dwarf European Cranberry does not need pruning. Monitor plant for aphids, borers and blight. Prefers sunnyto partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.