Wayfaring Tree (viburnum lantana)

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£2.50
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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.


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60-90cm
£2.50
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Growing ​Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana)
  • Native UK deciduous shrub, ideal for wildlife gardens, hedgerows, and woodland edges.
  • Provides year-round ornamental interest with creamy-white spring flowers, red-to-black berries, and autumn foliage turning red/copper.
  • Highly beneficial for biodiversity: flowers attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hoverflies; berries feed birds; leaves support moth larvae.
  • Hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and suitable for informal hedging or specimen planting.
Planting and Care
  • Site: Full sun to partial shade; thrives on chalky/alkaline soils but tolerates most types except waterlogged.
  • Soil: Moist but well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich loam preferred.
  • Timing: Plant bare-root specimens from November to March (dormant season).
  • Method: Dig a hole twice the root width; plant at same depth as nursery; water thoroughly and mulch to retain moisture and suppress weed growth.
  • Spacing: 30-50cm apart for hedges; allow 3-5m spread for specimens (grows to 4-5m tall/wide).
  • Care: Water regularly in first year; low maintenance thereafter; prune lightly after flowering if needed (avoid heavy cuts to preserve berries).
  • Notes: Fully hardy across UK; mildly toxic berries if eaten by humans
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