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Guelder rose

Viburnum opulus

Food and shelter for wildlifeNative hereLight screeningA wet spot or a rain garden

Autumn colourGood for pollinatorsNativeWorth looking at in more than one season

Guelder rose
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeShrubs
FamilyAdoxaceae
Size when mature4 m tall, 3 m across
LightFull sun, Part sun, Shade
MoistureMoist, Medium
Soilloam, clay
Soil pH5.5 to 7.5
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersMay to June
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterMedium water
UpkeepLittle
GrowthFast
In EuropeNative
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can upset a stomach · Cats: Can upset a stomach
Worth knowingDrops fruit, which makes a mess over paving

Safety

Nothing on our safety list for this plant.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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