Guelder Rose (viburnum opulus)

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£2.03
1.44 580 £1.44 - £580.00
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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.

Price each per
1 Tree
10 Trees
25 Trees
100 Trees
1000 Trees
20-40cm
£1.44
£0.98
£0.72
£0.49
£0.41
40-60cm
£2.03
£1.39
£1.02
£0.70
£0.58
​​​Prices stated do not include delivery and V.A.T. which will be added at the checkout.
Growing ​Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus)
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  • Native UK deciduous shrub, ideal for wildlife gardens, hedgerows, woodland edges, or shrub borders.
  • Ornamental appeal: Lacy white flowers in late spring/early summer, vibrant red autumn foliage, and clusters of bright red berries persisting into winter.
  • Excellent for biodiversity: Flowers attract pollinators like bees and hoverflies; berries provide vital food for birds (e.g., bullfinches, mistle thrushes, waxwings); offers shelter and supports moth larvae.
  • Hardy across UK, grows 4-5m tall and wide.
Planting and Care
  • Site and soil: Prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerates chalk, clay, loam, or sand; thrives in full sun to partial shade (more flowers in sun).
  • Planting time: November to early April in the dormant season.
  • How to plant: Dig a generous hole, incorporate compost if the soil is poor; plant at the same depth that it growing in the nursery, water well, and mulch with organic matter.
  • Maintenance: Water regularly in first few years and during dry spells; minimal pruning needed.​
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