Wayfaring tree, Lantana, Wayfaring Viburnum
Viburnum lantana
Family: Adoxaceae
What it is like
A shrub or very small tree. It grows to 6 m high. The twigs are yellowish grey and mealy. They are very flexible. The leaves are opposite. The leaves are 5-12 cm long. They are oval and have white, silky, branched hairs underneath. The edges of the leaf have teeth. The flowers are white. They are all the same size. The fruit are red but turn black as they ripen. They occur in flat topped clusters.
There are about 150 Viburnum species. Also put in the family Caprifoliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is hardy. It grows on chalk and limestone soils. It suits hardiness zones 3-6. At Anvers Chocolate factory. Arboretum Tasmania.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andorra, Armenia, Australia, Britain, Canada, Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, North America, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Tajikistan, Tasmania, Turkey, Türkiye, USA
How it is used for food
CAUTION: The fruit are astringent. They are eaten very ripe and raw and also pressed for juice.
The fruit are eaten raw by children.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed or by suckers. Cuttings can also be used.
Its other names
Local names
Baratsza, Chornaya kalina, Dobrovita, Matacano, Nyomitto, Nyomtato, Ostormenfa, Uzani