| 1–3 | — | $55.00 ea |
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| 4-9 | 5% off | $52.25 ea |
| 10-19 | 10% off | $49.50 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $46.75 ea |
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Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'
Choose Compact Highbush Cranberry if you want a hardy viburnum for a natural hedge with spring flowers, red fruit, and fall color. The tradeoff: it needs room to stay rounded and is not the right choice for tight foundations.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It brings spring flowers, red fruit, and fall color, but the look is natural rather than formal. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace without acting like a fast privacy shrub. |
| Maintenance | B | Plan on light pruning after bloom and occasional thinning instead of regular shearing. |
| Deer Resistance | C | This isn't deer-resistant; deer may browse it, especially tender new growth, so protect it where deer pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | The compact form helps, but it still needs real bed depth to keep its rounded shape. |
| Screening Value | B- | It can soften views in leaf, but it is deciduous and loses screening in winter. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for the back or middle of a mixed shrub border, not against windows. Add a compatible viburnum nearby if red fruit is a major reason you're buying it.
| Mature Height | 5-6 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 5-6 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 2a-7a |
| Spacing | 6 ft |
| Sun | Sun to partial shade |
| Moisture | Moist, well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Compact, dense, rounded, upright deciduous shrub |
It can flower alone, but fruit is more reliable with another compatible highbush cranberry viburnum nearby.
Light pruning after bloom is fine; hard shearing works against its rounded habit.
The fruit is tart and sometimes used for jelly, but most homeowners plant it as an ornamental shrub.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31043
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I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
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Huge selection and fast delivery. All plants arrived in great condition.
Great prices and Unbelievable selection of big and small trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials! Nicest folks to work with. And local delivery is awesome! First time purchasing from this company, , and have already told friends, neighbors and family. The owner Chris is professional, knowledgeable, and yet laid back in a most friendly way. Mags in the office will help with any details. My all time BEST garden purchase EVER!
