The evolution of fleshy fruit size, in particular in bird-dispersed plants, is believed to be influenced by the size of seed-dispersing vertebrates through gape limitation. Also, it has been ...

Viburnums have shown up on many a gardener's radar these past few years, most notably the evergreen V. tinus and the deciduous V. plicatum and V. opulus. Viburnums are great landscape shrubs - ...

Add structure and ornament to your garden with Viburnum opulus 'Compactum,' a deciduous shrub with bright red, translucent berries and warm red foliage. 'Compactum' grows about 5 feet high and wide; ...

Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) — also known as guelder rose, highbush cranberry, and snowball tree — is a tall, flowering shrub with red berries and clusters of white flowers. Native to Europe, it also ...

It may be too hot outside to even think about putting new plants in the ground, but it’s always a good time to take stock of the garden. Are there aging plants that need replacing? Do you have an open ...

Edible viburnums, also known as highbush cranberries, are worth a closer look for their beauty and their value as edible berries. Although no relation to real cranberries ( Vaccinium macrocarpon ), ...

Q: After visiting the Dallas Arboretum, I have fallen in love with the snowball viburnum that I saw there. In researching this bush on the Internet, I'm confused. What is the difference between a ...

There are more than 150 species and numerous cultivars of viburnums. Generally, all viburnums are admired for their foliage, flowers and fruit. Most of them flower in the spring. Flower color varies ...

Annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, fruits; where does a gardener start to choose what to put in the landscape? Vibrant colors, eye-appealing texture and form, soothing, memory-inducing ...

As spring arrives, one particular shrub in my garden never fails to catch the eye of visitors. Without fail, someone will remark, “That’s the biggest hydrangea bush I’ve ever seen!” Others might say, ...