Cranberry bush
Viburnum grandiflorum

Family: Adoxaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows to about 3 m high. It spreads 2 m wide. The leaves have stalks. The leaves are 8-10 cm long. They are oval and have teeth around the edge. They are hairy on the veins underneath. The flowers are pinkish and have a scent. The fruit are red, then black. They are oval. They are 2 cm long.

There are about 150 Viburnum species. Also put in the family Caprifoliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Nepal plants grow between 3000-3700 m altitude. In Tibet it grows between 2,800-4,300 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 7-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, NW India, Pakistan, Sikkim, Tibet

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Anrola, Ganhaune, Ghaz, Ghinurya, Goli, Guch, Guchh, Guya, Kalmach, Kilmich, Kuch Gauch, Kunch, Na li mo, Taildi, Talhang, Telam, Telana, Telnu, Thaline, Thelain, Thelka, Timoi, Uklu

Synonyms

Solenotinus nervosus (D. Don) Oerst.; Viburnum nervosum Hook.f. & Thoms.; ? Viburnum foetens Decne;