{"product_id":"wentworth-viburnum","title":"Wentworth Viburnum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Native Cranberrybush for Three Seasons and Wildlife\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eWentworth Viburnum (\u003cem\u003eViburnum trilobum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wentworth') is a superb selection of our native American cranberrybush, offering something in every season: flat-topped clusters of white lacecap flowers in spring, glossy maple-like foliage in summer, brilliant red fall color, and bright red, edible, cranberry-like berries that persist into winter to feed birds. Tough, adaptable, and deer-resistant, this large native shrub makes an excellent hedge or screen in Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury.\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 'Wentworth'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–10 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, edible, 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 Wentworth as a hedge, screen, or large specimen in borders, native and pollinator plantings, and wildlife gardens. Its spring flowers feed pollinators, the berries support birds (and make a tart preserve), and the fall color is outstanding.\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 and tolerates short dry periods.\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\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the tart, cranberry-like fruit is edible and can be used for preserves, though birds love it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a Minnesota native?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, American cranberrybush is native to Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 8–10 feet tall and wide, making it a fine hedge or screen.\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 Wentworth with our other native viburnums and pollinator shrubs for a wildlife-friendly hedge or border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54315275452721,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/wentworth-viburnum.jpg?v=1779727889","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/wentworth-viburnum","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}