Description
About wayfaring
(Viburnum lantana)
An ornamental shrub with pretty white flowers in late spring and toxic berries in autumn that turn from red to black.
Growth and size
Mature height: 6m.
Growth rate: 20-40cm per year.
Supplied as 20-50cm cell-grown saplings.
Can be planted all year round with proper care.
Value to wildlife
Provides a source of nectar for hoverflies.
Berries are eaten by birds.
Food plant of several moth species.
Soil and conditions
A hardy species that grows in most conditions.
Prefers well-drained soils.
Grown responsibly
UK sourced and grown (UKISG certified).
Reduces risk of spreading pests and diseases.
Delivered in 100% recyclable LDPE wrap.
Did you know?
The wayfaring tree was named by the herbalist Gerard in 1597, who noticed it on the routes between Wiltshire and London. It’s said that if you see a wayfaring tree, you are on or near a path.
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