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American cranberry bush

Viburnum opulus var. americanum

American cranberry bush (Viburnum opulus var. americanum) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–9a. Mature size 6'–15'. Blooms Apr–May.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 28 U.S. states, including CT, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–9a
Mature size: 6'–15'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Medium
Bloom: Apr–May
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

American cranberry bush (Viburnum opulus var. americanum) — *Viburnum opulus var. americanum* — American cranberry bush. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Alina Bryleva, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, american cranberry bush pairs naturally with: Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana), Box elder (Acer negundo), Boxelder (Acer negundo var. interius).