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viburnum opulus (hedging)

The Guelder Rose is a lovely British native that is ideal for casual hedging. It has several seasons of interest, beginning with lovely, flat white blossoms that resemble lace cap hydrangeas in the spring. The attractive foliage is three-lobed and brilliant green, but in the autumn, when the shrub is loaded with bright red translucent berries that birds enjoy, it takes on gorgeous red, yellow, and purple hues. It will grow in both the sun and the shade, but the sun will provide the finest

The Guelder Rose is a lovely British native that is ideal for casual hedging. It has several seasons of interest, beginning with lovely, flat white blossoms that resemble lace cap hydrangeas in the spring. The attractive foliage is three-lobed and brilliant green, but in the autumn, when the shrub is loaded with bright red translucent berries that birds enjoy, it takes on gorgeous red, yellow, and purple hues. It will grow in both the sun and the shade, but the sun will provide the finest

With big and bold round white clusters of flowers hanging from the branches in May and June, it's understandable that this magnificent shrub should be known as the Snowball Tree. The leaves of Viburnum opulus turn to shades of red and purple in autumn, making a wonderful display alongside vibrant red berries which are loved by the birds. This shrub thrives in sun or full shade, is easy to grow and maintain. Height and spread: 4m (13').

A British native, the Guelder Rose is a deciduous shrub with maple-like green leaves and pretty white lacecap flowers in May and June. The flowers are attractive to pollinating insects and are followed in the autumn by masses of glossy red berries, which are enjoyed by birds. In addition, the leaves take on fantastic red and purple shades in autumn which compliment the fruits. A lovely addition to mixed wildlife hedges, Viburnum opulus can also be used effectively to create an informal hedge or