Guelder Rose

Viburnum opulus

Status

Native.

Distribution

Widespread in the lowlands, the east, and valleys of the Pennine fringe.

Habitats

Woodland, scrub, hedgerows, banks of streams & ponds.

Requirements

Typical of damp/heavy neutral or calcareous soils: tolerates a broader range.

Recommendations

An attractive shrub bearing conspicuous flowers and berries.  Suitable for planting as a woodland fringe or hedgerow species, particularly in lowland & valley situations and on damper sites.

Origins/provenance

Existing populations are wild. Dispersed widely in the droppings of birds. Use plants of local provenance or FC seed zones 302 & 204.

Notes

The related Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana) is not considered to be a county native.

Further Information

• View interactive map of Local Seed Zones Map