{"product_id":"compact-american-cranberrybush-viburnum","title":"Compact American Cranberrybush Viburnum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Native Cranberrybush in a More Compact Form\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact American Cranberrybush (\u003cem\u003eViburnum trilobum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compactum') delivers all the wildlife value and three-season beauty of our native cranberrybush in a smaller, denser package that fits real yards. White lacecap flowers cover it in spring, glossy maple-like leaves turn fiery red in fall, and bright red, cranberry-like berries follow to feed birds into winter. Tough, deer-resistant, and adaptable, it's a perfect native shrub for foundations and borders in Minnetonka, Lakeville, and Blaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eViburnum trilobum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compactum'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–6 ft tall and wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2–7 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring (white lacecap clusters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed, cranberry-like berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates moist and average soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Compact American Cranberrybush in foundation plantings, mixed and native borders, low hedges, and wildlife gardens where a full-size cranberrybush would be too large. It supports pollinators and birds and offers excellent fall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall. This tough native establishes easily across Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 2–3 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells; it prefers average to moist soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line or soaker hose keeps the root zone evenly moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 5–6 feet tall and wide, noticeably smaller than the standard cranberrybush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a Minnesota native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a compact selection of native American cranberrybush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it produce berries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, bright red, cranberry-like berries that birds enjoy and persist into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, viburnums are generally deer-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Compact American Cranberrybush with Wentworth and our other native viburnums for a wildlife-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Compact American Cranberrybush Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 5–6 ft tall and wide, this is an easy hedging size. Plant on 4–5 ft centers for a dense informal hedge or foundation run, or use a group of 3 spaced 5 ft apart in a wildlife border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHedge Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (4–5 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–9 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact American Cranberrybush Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e White lacecap flower clusters cover the shrub, feeding native pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, maple-like green leaves form a dense, tidy 5–6 ft mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage turns fiery red while clusters of bright cranberry-like berries ripen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red berries persist on bare stems, feeding birds and bringing color against the snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Minnesota Native   ✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Rain-Garden \/ Wet-Soil   ✔ Shade-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wentworth-viburnum\"\u003eWentworth Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — the body's own pick: a full-size native cranberrybush to anchor the back of the planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-muffin-viburnum\"\u003eBlue Muffin Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — native arrowwood with blue berries; cross-genus berry buffet for the birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/redwing-viburnum\"\u003eRedwing Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — red-tinged native cousin that extends the cranberrybush show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gray-dogwood\"\u003eGray Dogwood\u003c\/a\u003e — fellow Minnesota native with white berries for a layered wildlife border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Compact American Cranberrybush Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you want true native wildlife value in a foundation-friendly 5–6 ft package — it takes full sun to part shade, handles moist soil, resists deer, and gives flowers, fall fire, and winter berries. It's not a fit for hot, dry, sandy sites: it prefers average-to-moist ground and will struggle in drought-prone corners without supplemental water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54315269357873,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54315269390641,"sku":null,"price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/compact-american-cranberrybush-viburnum.jpg?v=1779727888","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/compact-american-cranberrybush-viburnum","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}