Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold' — Bushy, Spreading, Dense, Rounded, Upright, Compact

Overview

Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold' is a bushy, spreading, dense, rounded, upright, compact shrubs in the genus Viburnum, part of the Viburnaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedges, screens and specimen plants.

About

Viburnum opulus, commonly known as the guelder-rose, or guelder rose, is an Old World species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Viburnum

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect: North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Spreading, Dense, Rounded, Upright, Compact
Foliage: Evergreen, Deciduous
Suggested uses: Hedges, Screens, Specimen plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold'

Propagation: Semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to autumn
Pest resistance: Aphids, Viburnum beetle
Disease resistance: Phytophthora, Honey fungus, Grey moulds, Leaf spot

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold'?

Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold' need?

Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.

Is Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold' hardy in the UK?

Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.

How do I propagate Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold'?

Semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to autumn.

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