{"product_id":"compact-european-viburnum","title":"Compact European Viburnum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Tidy Cranberrybush with Lacecap Flowers and Red Berries\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompact European Viburnum (\u003cem\u003eViburnum opulus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compactum') is a denser, smaller European cranberrybush that delivers showy white lacecap flowers in spring, bright translucent red berries through fall and winter, and rich red fall foliage, all on a tidy frame that fits real gardens. The berries draw birds and the flowers feed pollinators, making it a hard-working ornamental. Tough and deer-resistant, it's a great hedge or foundation shrub for 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 opulus\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\u003e4–5 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 3–8 (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\u003eLate spring (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\u003eBright red berries, persistent\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 European Viburnum as a low hedge, foundation shrub, or specimen in borders and wildlife plantings. Its lacecap flowers, persistent red berries, and red fall color give multi-season interest in a manageable size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help roots establish.\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 4–5 feet, smaller and denser than the standard European cranberrybush.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it produce berries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, bright red, persistent berries that add winter interest and feed birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hardy to Zone 3 and reliable statewide.\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 European Viburnum with our native cranberrybush viburnums and flowering shrubs for a multi-season, wildlife-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Compact European Viburnum Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 4–5 ft tall and wide, plant on 4-foot centers for a dense low hedge or foundation run, or group 3 at 4–5 ft apart as a border anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHedge Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (4 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\u003e5–6 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–11 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact European Viburnum Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showy white lacecap clusters ring the branches in late spring, drawing pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, maple-like green foliage keeps a tidy 4–5 ft form with little pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves turn rich red while clusters of translucent red berries ripen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The persistent berries hang on the bare frame, feeding birds and glowing against the snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ 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\/compact-american-cranberrybush-viburnum\"\u003eCompact American Cranberrybush Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — the native counterpart at nearly the same size; plant both for a berry-rich mixed hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-european-viburnum\"\u003eDwarf European Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — the even-smaller opulus form for edging in front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-muffin-viburnum\"\u003eBlue Muffin Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — blue berries against this one's red for a two-color bird buffet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/common-snowball-viburnum\"\u003eCommon Snowball Viburnum\u003c\/a\u003e — the big showball cousin for the back of the border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Compact European Viburnum Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose it if you want a tidy 4–5 ft shrub with flowers, persistent winter berries, and red fall color in full sun to part shade — it's deer-resistant, zone-3 tough, and sized for foundations. It's not a fit if you want a native planting: this is the European species, so for habitat-first gardens choose the American cranberrybush instead; it also prefers average-to-moist soil over dry sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54315251695921,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/compact-european-viburnum.jpg?v=1779727884","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/compact-european-viburnum","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}