A Native Cranberrybush with Red-Tinged New Growth

Redwing Viburnum (Viburnum trilobum 'Redwing') is a standout selection of our native American cranberrybush, prized for the rich red color of its emerging spring foliage. White lacecap flowers follow in spring, glossy green summer leaves turn brilliant red in fall, and bright red berries persist into winter for the birds. Tough, adaptable, and deer-resistant, this vigorous native shrub makes a beautiful hedge, screen, or specimen in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan.

Landscape Uses

Use Redwing as a hedge, screen, or large specimen in borders, native and pollinator plantings, and wildlife gardens. Its red new growth, spring flowers, fall color, and persistent berries provide year-round interest and support pollinators and birds.

Best Time to Plant

Plant in spring or early fall. This tough native establishes easily across Minnesota.

How to Plant

Dig 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.

Watering

First Year: Water deeply 2–3 times per week to establish the roots.
After Year One: Water during dry spells; it prefers average to moist soil.
Drip Irrigation: A drip line or soaker hose keeps the root zone evenly moist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's special about Redwing?
Its emerging spring foliage is richly red-tinged, adding a season of color beyond the flowers and fall display.

Is it a Minnesota native?
Yes, American cranberrybush is native to Minnesota.

How big does it get?
About 8–10 feet tall and wide, ideal for a hedge or screen.

Is it deer resistant?
Yes, viburnums are generally deer-resistant.

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Pair Redwing with Wentworth and our other native viburnums for a wildlife-friendly hedge or border.