Viburnum trilobum ‘Wentworth’, commonly known as Wentworth American cranberrybush, is a beautiful native shrub prized for its showy white flowers, abundant bright red fruit, attractive foliage, and outstanding wildlife value. This selected cultivar of the native American cranberrybush is an excellent choice for native plant gardens, wildlife gardens, pollinator gardens, hedgerows, woodland edges, and naturalized landscapes.
In late spring, ‘Wentworth’ produces rounded clusters of white flowers that attract native bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The blooms are followed by clusters of brilliant red, cranberry-like fruit that persist into fall and winter, providing an important food source for birds and other wildlife while adding vibrant seasonal color to the landscape.
The foliage of Viburnum trilobum is distinctly maple-like, with three-lobed leaves that provide attractive texture throughout the growing season. In autumn, the foliage develops rich shades of red, orange, and purple, creating a striking display alongside the bright red fruit. Its dense, upright growth habit also provides valuable cover and nesting habitat for wildlife.
‘Wentworth’ performs well in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is a versatile native shrub that works well as a specimen, hedge, screen, or part of a mixed wildlife planting. Its combination of flowers, fruit, fall color, and habitat value makes it especially useful in naturalized and ecological landscapes.