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Guelder rose ( Viburnum opulus )

Guelder rose ( Viburnum opulus ). A PA invasive species. Heritage . Was originally cultivated in Gelderland. A Dutch Province Later was introduced to England and Scotland Native to the European deciduous forest, north A sia, and north Africa. Common names ( viburnum opulus ).

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Guelder rose ( Viburnum opulus )

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  1. Guelder rose(Viburnumopulus) A PA invasive species

  2. Heritage • Was originally cultivated in Gelderland. • A Dutch Province • Later was introduced to England and Scotland • Native to the European deciduous forest, north Asia, and north Africa.

  3. Common names (viburnumopulus) Cranberrybushviburnum American cranberry European cranberry viburnum Cramp bark European snowball bush Red Elder Rose Elder

  4. Habitat Hedgerows Marshes Edges of wooded areas Both in acidic and heavy clay soil

  5. Adaptations Frostproof Hygrophilous – grow in moist areas Prefers acidic soils Shade-tolerant No harm from dust and air pollution

  6. Areas of inhabitance • Relatively cool climate • Reported invasive in: • Indiana • Pennsylvania • Wisconsin • 3-8

  7. Description • Deciduous shrub that is part of the honey-suckle family. • Can grow from 5-10 feet tall. • Some are self pollinating • Others do not reproduce • Do not produce berries.

  8. Description - flowers • Have a “flat” head that is 3-5” diameter. • Five outer petals • Sterile • Attract insects to inner flowers • Little inner flowers • Fertile • Provide nectar

  9. Description - Berries • Berries • ½ inch diameter • Ripen in August • Attract birds to spread the seeds • Can cause stomach irritation

  10. Description - Leaves Maple-like 3-5 inches long Palmate lobed – leaf divided into 3 more lobes. Coarsely serrated Opposite Red or purple Young leaves are covered in down Adult leaves are smooth and shiny

  11. Invasive qualities Spreads to find sunlight Will choke out neighboring plants No found enemies

  12. treatment • Pruning • Shear • Chemicals • Herbicides • glyphosate

  13. Fruit • Eaten raw or cooked • Sour • Crushed berries have an unpleasant smell • Used instead of cranberries • Jellies • Preservatives • Medicines • Eaten in large quantities (or not ripe) can cause vomiting and diarrhea • Low levels of poison • Can only cause upsets

  14. Niche • Food for birds and bugs • ink and dyes • Can be used for medicine, treating: • Asthma • Spasms • Menstrual cramps • Treated miscarriage • Laxative • ink and dyes

  15. Sources photo-flowers.co.uk/flower%20cut%20out.html http://www.electricscotland.com/gardening/plantlife/chapter12-2.htm http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/guelder_rose.htm http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Viburnum+opulus www.heritagehedging.co.uk/hedge_planting.htm www.jwaller.co.uk/batgroup/gardening.asp http://chestofbooks.com/flora-plants/flowers/How-To-Identify-Wild-Flowers/III-The-Structure-And-Habits-Of-Flowers-Continued.html thegreenfingeredphotographer.blogspot.com/ http://www.pat-albeck.co.uk/today/images/2-051.jpg www.agroatlas.spb.ru/.../Viburnum_opulus_K/ iso-truth.blogspot.com/2009/11/pruning.html gardening.about.com/.../ss/GardenMaint_5.htm www.sustain-ed.org/pages/Process/monsanto.htm

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