Bailey Compact Cranberry
What: A compact, four-season interest shrub, Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’ features white lacecap spring flowers, scarlet berries, brilliant orange fall foliage, and ornamental gold winter stems. This dense, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub is a selection of a native North American species.
Best use: Perfect for natural low hedges, mass plantings, and as a garden detail shrub. Its compact size makes it suitable for planting under power lines, while its four-season interest adds year-round appeal to landscapes and naturalized gardens.
Plant Details
| Height | 6 feet |
| Spread | 5 feet |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| Sunlight | Partial shade to full sun |
| Watering | Average to moist; do not allow to dry out |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Flower Color | White |
| Fruit | Scarlet berries from late summer through winter |
| Fall Color | Outstanding orange |
| Maintenance | Low; prune after flowering only |
| Uses | Mass planting, hedges/screening, general garden use |
| Special Features | Attracts birds, deer resistant, edible berries for preserves |
| Lifespan | 40+ years under ideal conditions |
