Guelder rose

Viburnum opulus

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Attracts pollinators

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Deciduous shrub with showy white blooms, highly sought after by bees and hoverflies in spring. In the shrub layer of a food forest, it functions as a border plant and shelter for beneficial wildlife. It prefers cool soils and some moisture.

It is harvested now — September is one of the harvest months.

See which trees guelder rose grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Partial shade
Size: Deciduous shrub up to 4 m
Mature diameter: 3 m
Soils: Clay, Loam
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean

Calendar

January — Planting
February — Planting
March — Planting
April
May
June
July
August
September — Harvest
October — Harvest
November — Harvest — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The bark possesses strong antispasmodic properties, being traditionally used in decoctions to relieve muscle cramps and menstrual pain, whilst the cooked fruits can be used in jellies.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.