There are two types commonly referred to as the “cranberry bush.” One is the European cranberrybush (Viburnum opulus), and the other is the American cranberrybush (Viburnum opulus var.

What is it? — Emily Patten, Highland Park A. Your plant is European cranberry bush viburnum (Viburnum opulus), a deciduous multistemmed shrub that grows up to 12 feet in height and that often ...

P.C., Shandalee A. The shrub snowball bush, or European cranberry bush (Viburnum opulus), is highly susceptible to the viburnum leaf beetle. This insect can kill the shrub in 2-3 years if the ...