Common wayfaring tree (Viburnum lantana) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: common wayfaring tree, cotton tree, coven tree, lithy tree, mealy tree, the cottoner, twistwood or wayfaring tree.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: common wayfaring tree, cotton tree, coven tree, lithy tree, mealy tree, the cottoner, twistwood, wayfaring tree
Scientific name: Viburnum lantana
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Common wayfaring tree (Viburnum lantana) – Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Common wayfaring tree (Viburnum lantana) – AnRo0002, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
