Viburnum lantana, the Wayfaringtree, is a hardy deciduous shrub with velvety leaves, creamy white flowers in spring, and berries ripening from red to black. Adaptable, it
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Sunlight
Thrives in full sun for best flowering and fruiting, tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially when young. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil
Well-drained loam, clay, or sand
Temperature
Extremely hardy, tolerating a wide range of temperatures from -30°C to 30°C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not required for established plants in fertile soil; use a balanced slow-release fertilizer if growth is poor.
Thrives in full sun for best flowering and fruiting, tolerates partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially when young. Drought tolerant once established.
Well-drained loam, clay, or sand
Extremely hardy, tolerating a wide range of temperatures from -30°C to 30°C.
Outdoor
Generally not required for established plants in fertile soil; use a balanced slow-release fertilizer if growth is poor.
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Ornamental, Flowering
Plant Place Type
Garden, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
3-4.5 m
Spread
2-3 m
Growth Rate
Medium to Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Purplish-Red
Leaf Type
Ovate to elliptic
Flower Size
5-10 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Edible
No
The berries of Wayfaringtree are mildly toxic if ingested in quantity, potentially causing stomach upset, nausea, or vomiting.
