Wayfaring-tree
Wayfaring-tree in a hedgerow, Somerset
Pom-pom flower-head
Newly emerged stamens with anthers
Crinkly, finely-toothed leaves
Berries
Viburnum lantana
Adoxaceae
April to June
It is found thoughout the country, but is less common in
the North and the far Southwest.
It is native in Central and Southern England and planted
elsewhere.
See the BSBI distribution map for Wayfaring-tree
It grows in hedgerows, woods and scrub, mainly on
calcareous soils.
It is widely planted in hedges alongside roads in the South.
Wayfaring-tree is a native, deciduous shrub growing up to
6m.
The flowers are in pom-pom like clusters.
Each flowers has 5 white petals and 5 cream-coloured
anthers, giving the pom-pom an overall cream colour.
Leaves are dark green, crinkled and finely toothed.
In the early autumn, the fruits (berry) turn from orange
to red to black.
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Wayfaring-tree in a hedgerow, Somerset
Pom-pom flower-head
Newly emerged stamens with anthers
Crinkly, finely-toothed leaves
Berries
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