{"product_id":"wayfaring-tree-viburnum-lantana","title":"Wayfaring Tree (viburnum lantana)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative UK deciduous shrub, ideal for wildlife gardens, hedgerows, and woodland edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides year-round ornamental interest with creamy-white spring flowers, red-to-black berries, and autumn foliage turning red\/copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly beneficial for biodiversity: flowers attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hoverflies; berries feed birds; leaves support moth larvae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy, drought-tolerant once established, and suitable for informal hedging or specimen planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun to partial shade; thrives on chalky\/alkaline soils but tolerates most types except waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich loam preferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiming: Plant bare-root specimens from November to March (dormant season).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Dig a hole twice the root width; plant at same depth as nursery; water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weed growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing: 30-50cm apart for hedges; allow 3-5m spread for specimens (grows to 4-5m tall\/wide).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Water regularly in first year; low maintenance thereafter; prune lightly after flowering if needed (avoid heavy cuts to preserve berries).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes: Fully hardy across UK; mildly toxic berries if eaten by humans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58498820047192,"sku":null,"price":1.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-90cm","offer_id":58498820079960,"sku":null,"price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2239.jpg?v=1789990040","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/wayfaring-tree-viburnum-lantana","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}