highbush-cranberry Caprifoliaceae Viburnum opulus var. americanum L. var. americanum Aiton   symbol: VIOPA2
	Leaf: Opposite, simple, 3-lobed, 2 to 4 inches long, coarsely dentate. Petiole has round, raised glands near base of leaf, petiole is grooved. Flower: White, flat top cluster about 2 to 3 inches across, outer flowers larger and sterile, appearing in late spring and early summer. Fruit: Drupes, nearly round, 1/3 inch across, bright red, juicy, maturing in fall. Twig: Light reddish brown, lustrous; buds with only 2 visible scales, green and slightly stalked. Bark: Gray, becomes rough scaly with age. Form: Large shrub (15 feet tall), arching stems, very dense, rounded form.
	USDA Plants Database Viburnum opulus var. americanum is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting highbush-cranberry (opens a new window).