Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
tro
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 141 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290604
Common Names
- Viburnum Cotinifolium
- Cotoneaster Viburnum
- Cranberrybush
Description
Viburnum cotinifolium (also called European cranberrybush, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers that bloom in spring, and dark green foliage that turns red in the fall. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Viburnum cotinifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viburnum cotinifolium var. lacei T.R.Dudley
Viburnum cotinifolium var. wallichii T.R.Dudley
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viburnum cotinifolium has small, white, flat-topped clusters of flowers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viburnum cotinifolium can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Plant out in late autumn or early spring.
Where to Find Viburnum cotinifolium
Viburnum cotinifolium is native to Mexico and Central America.
Viburnum cotinifolium FAQ
What is the growth rate of Viburnum cotinifolium?
Viburnum cotinifolium is a slow-growing plant.
What is the optimal soil type for Viburnum cotinifolium?
Viburnum cotinifolium prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Viburnum cotinifolium?
Viburnum cotinifolium prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (16-24°C).
Species in the Viburnum genus
Viburnum fragile,
Viburnum floccosum,
Viburnum hartwegii,
Viburnum griffithianum,
Viburnum furcatum,
Viburnum garrettii,
Viburnum glabratum,
Viburnum glaberrimum,
Viburnum cubense,
Viburnum cornifolium,
Viburnum clemensiae,
Viburnum colebrookeanum,
Viburnum costaricanum,
Viburnum cornutidens,
Viburnum corymbosum,
Viburnum edule,
Viburnum macdougallii,
Viburnum molle,
Viburnum junghuhnii,
Viburnum jucundum,
Viburnum hispidulum,
Viburnum lautum,
Viburnum lehmannii,
Viburnum lantana,
Viburnum carlesii,
Viburnum boninsimense,
Viburnum brachyandrum,
Viburnum albopedunculatum,
Viburnum alpinum,
Viburnum amplificatum,
Viburnum beccarii,
Viburnum blandum,
Viburnum annamensis,
Viburnum arboreum,
Viburnum antioquiense,
Viburnum rugosum,
Viburnum sambucinum,
Viburnum sargentii,
Viburnum subsessile,
Viburnum suratense,
Viburnum suspensum,
Viburnum stellato-tomentosum,
Viburnum opulus,
Viburnum orientale,
Viburnum phlebotrichum,
Viburnum queremalense,
Viburnum platyphyllum,
Viburnum undulatum,
Viburnum tricostatum,
Viburnum tinus,
Species in the Viburnaceae family
Adoxa moschatellina,
Adoxa omeiensis,
Adoxa xizangensis,
Adoxa corydalifolia,
Sambucus sibirica,
Sambucus nigra,
Sambucus mexicana,
Sambucus lanceolata,
Sambucus kamtschatica,
Sambucus pendula,
Sambucus racemosa,
Sambucus palmensis,
Sambucus canadensis,
Sambucus africana,
Sambucus gaudichaudiana,
Sambucus ebulus,
Sambucus strumpfii,
Sambucus tigranii,
Sambucus sieboldiana,
Sambucus wightiana,
Sambucus australasica,
Sambucus javanica,
Sambucus cerulea,
Sambucus peruviana,
Sambucus williamsii,
Sambucus australis,
Sambucus adnata,
Viburnum fragile,
Viburnum floccosum,
Viburnum hartwegii,
Viburnum griffithianum,
Viburnum furcatum,
Viburnum garrettii,
Viburnum glabratum,
Viburnum glaberrimum,
Viburnum cubense,
Viburnum cornifolium,
Viburnum clemensiae,
Viburnum colebrookeanum,
Viburnum costaricanum,
Viburnum cornutidens,
Viburnum corymbosum,
Viburnum edule,
Viburnum macdougallii,
Viburnum molle,
Viburnum junghuhnii,
Viburnum jucundum,
Viburnum hispidulum,
Viburnum lautum,
Viburnum lehmannii,