Viburnum opulus 'Notcutt's Variety'
guelder rose 'Notcutt's Variety'
'Notcutt's Variety' is a large, rounded shrub reaching a height and spread of 4m. The deeply-lobed, glossy green leaves turn shades of orange and red in autumn. Flattened clusters of white flowers, borne in late spring and early summer, are followed by persistent, translucent red berries
Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red | Red | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- The fruit can cause a mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
- Genus
Viburnum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves and clusters of small, often fragrant white or pink flowers, followed by red, blue or black berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moist but well-drained soil. Berries are popular with birds
Propagation
Propagate by softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 8 after flowering unless fruit is required
Pests
Aphids and viburnum beetle may be a problem
Diseases
May be affected by a leaf spot (see leaf damage on woody plants)
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