Bailey Compact American Cranberrybush Viburnum
Viburnum trilobum 'Bailey Compact'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Bailey Compact American Cranberrybush Viburnum highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-8
Bailey Compact American Cranberrybush Viburnum
Small yard? No problem! The Bailey Compact American Cranberrybush Viburnum (Viburnum trilobum 'Bailey Compact') stays naturally small, low-maintenance, and forms a sweetly rounded ball. Perfect for compact spaces where you still want big seasonal color.
One of the best accent flowering shrubs around, this Cranberrybush Viburnum shows off trident-shaped leaves and pure white flower clusters in spring. New leaves unfurl with a bold red edge. In the fall, golden stems hold brilliant, deep red leaves and clusters of bright red berries. This native shrub thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and shrugs off arctic cold!
The fruit is edible for homemade cranberry sauce or a feast for songbirds! For the best berry set, plant near another Viburnum trilobum to increase pollination.
Planting and Application
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Key Benefits:
Once mature, you'll enjoy:
- Native to North America
- Great accent shrub for hedges, foundations & courtyards
- White lacecap blooms with pinwheel petals - adored by butterflies
- Red-edged new leaves - deep red fall color
- Dense green foliage held to the ground (no facer plants needed!)
- Brilliant fall color that gardeners rave about
- Compact, tidy, and low-maintenance
Landscape Uses:
- Great for foundation planting, courtyards, or postage-stamp yards
- Plant 3 1/2 feet apart for a hedge or stagger for a quick screen
- Friendly living fence along property lines or driveways
- Add behind patios for privacy or use as a bold accent
- Winter interest with berries and structure
- Ideal for butterfly gardens and feeding wildlife
#ProPlantTips for Care
This cultivar of the Viburnum American Cranberrybush is tolerant and forgiving.
- Light: Full sun to part shade (flowers and color best with 4+ hours of sunlight)
- Soil: Adaptable - prefers enriched, well-drained soil
- Moisture: Moderate water; mulch 3 inches deep to retain soil moisture (learn why mulch matters)
- Fertilizer: Add Nature Hills Root Booster at planting for long-term success
- Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering (blooms on old wood)
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Special Perks:
- Deer resistant
- Juglone resistant
- Easy-care and low-maintenance
Enjoy this special shrub in your landscape, grown by the experts at NatureHills.com. It will look like a million bucks all growing season long and beyond! Choose the naturally dwarf Bailey Compact American Cranberrybush Viburnum for your property - large or small - today before the next crop sells out!
