Guelder Rose — Trees
Viburnum opulus
Full sun, regular watering — fully hardy.
- Plant out
- Nov
- In flower
- May, Jun, Jul
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- High
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H6
- Season
- spring,summer
- Height
- 400–800 cm
- Spacing
- 400 cm
- Pets
- Safe around pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
- Native
- Native
Growing notes
Grows to 4-8 metres. Space about 250-400cm apart. In flower May-Jul.
Safe around pets
The raw berries can cause vomiting if eaten; cooked, they are used for jelly. Do not let children eat them off the bush. If someone has eaten raw berries and is unwell, get medical advice.
→ NHS 111, or your GP.