Viburnum lantana

North America to North Africa.

Common wayfaring tree is a funnel-shaped shrub or large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 5 m wide.

The shoots of Viburnum lantana are tomentose, grey.

The deciduous leaves of the Common wayfaring trees are medium green, ovate, hairy, opposite. They are about 8 - 12 cm tall. Common wayfaring tree turns bright yellow in autumn.

The creamy white flowers of Common wayfaring tree appear in umbrella clusters in May. These are slightly fragrant.

The black-red, oval stone fruits of Viburnum lantana are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Viburnum lantana is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Common wayfaring tree has good frost hardiness.

Standard container plant soil.
Normal soil.

Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).