Viburnum lantana Wayfaring tree (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Viburnum lantana
Wayfaring tree
Deciduous shrub
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The Viburnum lantana plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wayfaring tree.

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Latin Name:  Viburnum lantana
Common Name:  Wayfaring tree
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Large quantities of the fruit can cause vomitting and diarrhoea[10, 65]. The fruit is of very low or zero toxicity, it only causes mild upsets when eaten unripe or in large quantities[76].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Open woodland and woodland edges, especially on calcareous soils[10, 17].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but is ill-adapted for poor soils and for dry situations[1]. Unlike most members of the genus, this species succeeds on dry soils[186]. It prefers a deep rich moist loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[11, 200], growing well on chalk and on chalky clays[98]. Intolerant of water-logged soils[186]. Best if given shade from the early morning sun in spring[200]. Dislikes atmospheric pollution[186]. Plants regenerate well after cutting[186]. This plant is a good indicator of limy soils[186]. Tolerates light shade in a woodland[186]. One report says the plant is self-sterile[11], another that it is self-fertile[17]. It would be wise to grow at least two genetically distinct plants of the same species in order to make sure that fruit and seed is produced.

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