Viburnum opulus Guelder rose (Caprifoliaceae) Deciduous shrub

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Viburnum opulus
Guelder rose
Deciduous shrub
(1 Page of 5)

The Viburnum opulus plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Guelder rose.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Viburnum opulus
Common Name:  Guelder rose
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[65, 76].

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  5

Habitat:  Hedges, scrub and woodland, usually on damp soils[3, 13, 17].

General Uses: A red dye is obtained from the fruit[13]. An ink can be made from the dried berries[4]. Plants can be grown as a tall hedge[29], they are rather bare in winter though[K]. The wood can be used to make skewers[4].

For further Viburnum opulus gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future