Wentworth American Cranberrybush Viburnum
Viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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#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 |
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#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
Wentworth American Cranberrybush Viburnum highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring

Growing Zones 2-7
Fall head over heels with the beautiful Wentworth American Cranberrybush Viburnum (Viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth'). You'll enjoy their handsome good looks all year long! Any fans of Jane Austen know just how handsome the dashing Captain Wentworth was, and this ornamental shrub embodies a great many noteworthy characteristics!
These multi-stemmed native shrub cultivars feature a dense, rounded upright shape that provides a hard-working foundation for their many ornamental charms. Young branches take on a beautiful golden glow. As their Latin name suggests - the instantly recognizable, serrated leaves have three broad lobes apiece. Watch for the new spring leaves to emerge bright red and deepen to dark green.
Spring also brings a lovely season of white lacecap blooms. Each petite flower is shaped like a pinwheel, and there are many dozens found in every cluster, surrounding the button-like buds in the center like a crown. All the butterflies in your neighborhood are sure to make their winged way over to your yard. The nectar-rich blooms can be used in charming May Day baskets.
Over the growing season, these heavy fruiting American Viburnums develop their annual autumn harvest. You'll cherish the way the large, scarlet-red fruit contrasts against the summer cloak of dark green leaves. And your songbirds know a feast when they see one! A Wentworth in full berry is as pretty as a picture! Harvest the ripe berries to use in preserves or jellies, or simply let the songbirds come and enjoy them.
Exceptionally cold hardy down to USDA growing zones 2 through 7, as the temperatures dip, the green foliage turns a beautiful red in the autumn. You'll get a full year's worth of beauty with this smart choice...and a happy Wentworth lives up to 40 years! Put these showy shrubs to work in your landscape, and you'll always have something to look at. Pair them with one of our other American Cranberries for the biggest berry harvest!
Planting and Application:
These make wonderfully informal screens or long hedges. Their densely held, unique foliage delivers a welcome sense of organic privacy. Let them grow into a living 'friendly fence' that offers so many benefits to your local ecology! Use them to create a happy, busy backyard where life thrives and flourishes. That means you can run them all the way along your property line to define your space.
Enjoy spring blooms, summer green, fall berries and color and a well-balanced winter display to catch the light snow and ice for a pretty wonderland. Block prying eyes and noise and slow the wind with these magnificent shrubs!
Don't forget to plant another variety of American Cranberrybush nearby for increased pollination and more berries on each shrub! Why not pop them in a modern mixed-shrub border with one or more of our compact selections? Viburnums are one of the most desirable shrubs in the Green Industry, after all. Collect these fabulous native shrubs and you'll effortlessly create a gorgeous designer look.
Try one or more of these bird-friendly shrubs outside a window, and you'll gain a marvelous bower to enjoy indoors, as well. Imagine curling up with a pair of binoculars and watching as new baby birds hatch from their nest! The dense growth is perfect for shelterbelts and groupings ideal for habitat and shelterbelts for birds and wildlife.
- Creamy White Flat-Topped Lacecap Blooms
- Rich Nectar Source for Birds, Butterflies & Beneficial Pollinators
- Plenty of Bright Red Berries for Jelly or Bird Feeding
- Attractive, Tri-Lobed Foliage & Burgundy Fall Color
- Outstanding Selection of a Native Shrub
- Large-Scale Screening Shrub, Bird-Friendly Habitat, Specimen & Living Walls
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Wentworth needs at least four hours of sunlight a day. This Viburnum variety would also love a spot in full sun all day long, as well! You'll enjoy far more flowers and berries in full sun as well! Preferring sandy loam to some clay, Wentworth performs best on well-drained sites with better than average moisture but is a forgiving plant that can adapt. Consistent moisture is important, especially during the first few seasons and in an extended drought. Apply a three-inch layer of mulch over the root systems, but pull it back away from the stems.
Add Nature Hills Root Booster to support a healthy shrub over its entire life. The ingredients create a symbiotic relationship with the tiny feeder roots to help them access micronutrients from the soil.
Prune right after the spring blooms are finished to shorten up any stems needed, as Wentworth is a shrub that blooms on last year's wood. Please don't wait too long, or you'll risk trimming off next year's blooms! Don't trim too much away so you won't miss too many berries! Renewal prune every 3-4 years by removing the oldest fattest stems to the ground and encouraging new growth and by skipping pruning and only renewal pruning you will still enjoy berries.
This is a very cold-hardy choice that can be grown in Canada, so there are no special winter considerations. Deer tend to leave it alone, but if they are heavily populated in your area, please use and reapply Deer Repellent spray according to the directions.
- Can Be Grown in Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Adaptable to Most Well-Drained Soil Types
- Provide Mulched Beds & Moderate, Regular Moisture
- Prune After Flowering To Deadhead & Shape
- Deer Don't Prefer The Taste & Juglone Resistant
- Exceptionally Cold Hardy & Adaptable
- Easy-Care & Low Maintenance
Adaptable and dashing Wentworth American Cranberrybush Viburnum is a joy to own, and is so easy to grow! They are a perfect choice for newbie gardeners, nature lovers, design aficionados, and fans of homemade jelly. Plant Wentworth American Cranberrybush Viburnum with our other plants for pollinators and birds. It's an exceptional choice so order yours from NatureHills.com today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Wentworth Viburnum Produce Fruit?
The Wentworth will produce brilliant red fruit, but for the best display, plant with another Viburnum trilobum nearby.
Do Wentworth Viburnum Bushes Spread?
The Wentworth Viburnum can produce suckers which can be easily removed with yearly pruning.
Do Wentworth Shrubs Lose Their Leaves in Winter?
The Wentworth is a deciduous shrub that will drop its leaves each fall.
How tall is the Wentworth Viburnum?
The mature height of the Wentworth in optimal conditions is around 8-12 feet in height and width.
Will Wentworth grow in the shade?
This Viburnum needs to be planted in full sun and partial shade to achieve the strongest growth, best color, and flowering.
How do you care for a Viburnum Bush?
These are incredibly easy-care shrubs that need a sunny, moderately moist environment. Well-drained enriched soil and mulched beds are preferred.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Viburnum for sale here at NatureHills.com!