Wayfaring Tree

Viburnum lantana

The berries of Viburnum lantana can be seen from summer through winter. They are initially pale green to yellowish, then turn red, and become black when fully ripe.

red berries Viburnum lantana
Red, unripe berries. When fully ripe, they are black.

Other name(s): Wayfarer
Family: Adoxaceae
Edible: No

unripe berries Viburnum lantana
Unripe berries in July.
berries on shrub Viburnum lantana
Ripening berries on the shrub.
drought stress Viburnum lantana
This specimen of Viburnum lantana is suffering from drought stress. Its leaves are drooping, and the unripe berries are also beginning to dry out.

Wayfarer

Viburnum lantana

WayfaringTree

Wayfaring Tree

Wayfaring tree by the wayside

Categories: Berries |

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