Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' - 90 CM STEM C10

Description
These produce light red fruits from September onwards, which keep for a very long time.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit decoration * Suitable for flowering hedges * attractive orange-red, burgundy-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * easy to care for * tolerant of flooding

Leaves
Attractive orange-red to burgundy-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Guelder rose 'Compactum' is stocky and rounded in structure. Slow growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the end of June to the beginning of July, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from the end of June to the beginning of July - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
- 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. - To increase vigour and flowering, the plant should be cut back a hand's breadth above the ground every 3-5 years.

Flower
The white flowers appear in umbrella clusters from May to June.

fruit
The light red drupes of Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are very long-lasting.

Use
Screen, ornamental shrub, park, landscape, hedge, tub

Root
Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, runner-forming roots.