American Cranberry Bush (Viburnum opulus)
American Cranberry Bush, also known as American Guelder-Rose, Black Haw, Common Guelder-Rose, Common Snowball, Cranberry bush viburnum, European cranberrybush, Cramp bark, Water elder
The guelder-rose (*Viburnum opulus*) is a large deciduous shrub famous for its bushy appearance, snowball-shaped flowers, and clusters of bright red berries. Its fruits are very acidic, so they are usually relegated to jams. Due to the low toxicity of the fruit, large amounts of consumption may cause discomfort. The guelder-rose is one of american Cranberry Bush's national symbols and the main theme of the famous Russian song "Kalinka".
Key Facts About American Cranberry Bush
Attributes of American Cranberry Bush
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1.5 m to 4 m
Spread
2.5 m to 4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Red Yellow
Flower Size
1.3 cm to 2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow
Scientific Classification of American Cranberry Bush
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Dipsacales
Family
Moschatel
Genus
Viburnum
Species
American Cranberry Bush
Toxicity
Ingestion