European Highbush Cranberry, Viburnum opulus - Soil/site: grows in wet to well-drained soils; Uses: spacing for hedges and borders 4' apart, singular spacing 10' apart; Flowers/fruits: abundant, red berries retained through winter; Wildlife value: red berries eaten by grouse, turkey, deer and numerous songbirds, plant browsed by deer, rabbits and mice; Other: berries tart, but edible, extract of bark used medicinally. Mature height: 12 to15'. Seed source: New Hampshire.
 

Non-native plant species are offered as alternative choices because of their benefit to wildlife and for their utility uses such as erosion control and site reclamation. Disclaimer: these plants are intended primarily for wildlife and songbird use. Some species may contain toxins harmful to humans if consumed.