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Viburnum opulus var. americanum - Highbush Cranberry

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Viburnum opulus var. americanum - Highbush CranberrySizes available: #1 (Trade gallon), perhaps ready in fall, 2026 Basics: zones 2 7, 6 15' x 8 12', full sun to part shade, (will berry most abundantly with plenty of sun), a pretty lacecap of white small flowers blooms in the spring followed by bright red fruit (drupes), usually found in consistently moist soil but is adaptable. Synonyms: Viburnum trilobum, Viburnum opulus subsp. trilobum Common names: Highbush Cranberry, Guelder Rose, Crampbark,

Sizes available: #1 (Trade gallon), perhaps ready in fall, 2026

Basics: zones 2-7, 6-15' x 8-12', full sun to part shade, (will berry most abundantly with plenty of sun), a pretty lacecap of white small flowers blooms in the spring followed by bright red fruit (drupes), usually found in consistently moist soil but is adaptable.

Synonyms: Viburnum trilobum, Viburnum opulus subsp. trilobum

Common names: Highbush Cranberry, Guelder Rose, Crampbark, American Cranberry Bush, Dog Rowan, Gatten, Whitten Tree, Ople Tree, Snowball Tree, Witchhopple, Gadrise - plants.usda.gov lists 23 different common names for this plant which indicates to me both a wide distribution and a deep cultural resonance with humans. 

Family: Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae)

Origin/Distribution: Native to a large swath of North America from British Columbia south to Washington state and east to Newfoundland, then south to northern Virginia. This plant is rare in Pennsylvania and under threat in Indiana and Ohio. Native to Maine.

Habitat: Occurs in a variety of damp places including open woodland, pasture, thicket, and the margins of bog, marsh, lake, pond, etc. It also grows on moist, wooded slopes.

More: Highbush Cranberry is one of our many beautiful native Viburnums. It has been used medicinally and contains a strong anti-spasmodic. The fruit is harvested when slightly underripe and can be eaten raw or cooked and can be used to make sauces, jellies, juice, liquor, and wine as well as in pies. Small mammals and various birds including turkeys, grouse, robins, and cedar waxwings eat the berries, but they often remain untouched until the weather has put them through several freeze/thaw cycles. Twigs are browsed by deer, beaver, and moose. It is important to protect young specimens from browse until well established. The non-native Viburnum Leaf Beetle, Pyrrhalta viburni, will feed on our native Viburnums. The egg cases are easy to spot in the winter and can be gently scraped off the bark. This insect won't kill your plant unless the infestation is severe and on-going.

Even more: Viburnum opulus is a non-native viburnum that can cross with our native viburnums and has naturalized in parts of North America including Maine. It is challenging to distinguish this species from our native species. However, the fruit is not palatable, not harvested for human consumption, and the berries exhibit a higher toxicity. According to the Peterson Field Guide to Eastern/Central Medicinal Plants, V. opulus is a sometime garden escapee from Europe. It is also native to Northern Africa and Central Asia. The bark, leaves and fruit have a long history of medicinal use in its native range (see the Wikipedia entry for more). Our American Highbush Cranberry, which is closely related, has been used interchangeably with this species for medicinal purposes and has its own history of medicinal use in North America. See extension.umaine.edu for more information.

Source: Cold Stream Farm

Image credits: Wikimedia Commons

 

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Kimmi Bear
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 4
DONT BUY THE ELEPHANT, ITS NO GOOD. but GR8 BRAND!
Color: Checkers - Elephant (Gray), Size: Large
The elephant toy had no trunk by the FIRST day! The elephant now looks like an angry Koala bear OR an angry trunk less elephant(whichever u want to say) I LOVE the donkey and dinosaur toys so I bought the elephant confidently, thinking I had nothing to worry about. I wouldn't have spent money on this knowing the trunk would be chewed off in a matter of minutes. My Bella usually chews but she has had her donkey and dinosaurs with the chew guard for MONTHS and there are NO TEARS OR RIPS even with her playing and chewing on them ROUGHLY all day. If you buy any of these type toys I DO highly recommend the donkey or dinosaurs ONLY. The elephant being chewed up in a matter of minutes really makes me angry that I ever spent the money on it. HAD I known it wouldn't be the high quality dog toy I'm used to from GoDog, I would've just bought a second donkey or dino! Now Bella doesn't get her new toy for the month (I try 2 buy her a new stuffed toy or 2 about 1 time a month whenever I have the extra money for it) I guess she will have to go without this month because I spent it on this now trunkless elephant/angry koala:( Whichever name you call it, it is now going to be trash. UPDATE! If you contact the GODOG company they will send one replacement toy for your pet! They also asked me my pet's size, breed and age in order to send the best possible toy! They sent Bella a snake that has held up Extremely WELL! It's great and so far is my favorite(and one of Bella's favorites) The snake has less sqeaky things in it so she doesn't have the drsire to tear it apart immediately to retrieve them by rippong it to shreds:) My updated rating is for the MANUFACTURER'S GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. The fact that they actually replaced it was good but the fact that they went that extra mile by researching the best toy match for my Bella was above and beyond! If you have a Godog toy that went bust right away, contact the manufacturer for a replacement. If you give them your dog's age, weight and breed they will even try to match your pets replacement toy with something that is better suited to your dog's chewing style. (Bella's style is destructive haha) Good luck, ya'll!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
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AmberC
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
My Dobermans favorite toy to destroy, and one of our recommended picks.
Color: Checkers - Elephant (Gray), Size: Large
Ok, here's an honest breakdown review. I have a 6 month old Doberman who shreds every stuffed animal and dog bed he's come across. He's one of the worst chewers I've owned. We have tried a WIDE variety of stuffed toys. That said, this elephant is his favorite toy. I have ordered 4 of them so far, and just ordered another 4-pack on a buy three get one free deal. The elephant stands out above all the other stuffed creatures from goDog for me as to durability. Hence why I keep buying more. But they usually last about 2-3 weeks on average. In our house, the poor creatures are subjected to vicious, crazy, shaking of the head, helicopter type rotation. It' so hard if it hits your bare arm or leg it actually stings especially when its wet. Then the old, put it between his legs laying down, tearing at the legs action. The limbs are usually the first things to go over time. But they are each almost self sealing, so you clean up as little fluff and keep using it. Eventually the pup reaches the main body and finishes it off. For a normal light to normal chewer, one of two will get you a long way. For those of us resigned to having zoomie type manic chewers that need a constant supply of toys, 2-3 week durability is pretty sound too. I do not recommend the green cheaper monster. It lasted about 45 minutes. The free replacement took about 3 days. Hopefully this aids you in your decision!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2026
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Ashley
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
Very durable for rowdy pups
Color: Checkers - Elephant (Gray), Size: Large
This toy has outlasted any other dog toy I have ever bought. I have one large and one medium dog who share toys, fight over toys, chew them to death and still play with them. It might be because it isn't one of their favorites. I don't know. All I know is that our house is littered with dog toys in different states of destruction and this elephant toy has very little damage. It has definitely been in the dog toy rotation. I had this toy for 2 months without any major damage. The day I wrote the review the dogs tore the leg off! I still think it is a good toy. Some toys lose the stuffing or squeaker the first day.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2025
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Lady
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
Great toy for a smaller dog
Color: Checkers - Dinos Bruto (Purple), Size: Mini
This is a small, firm, sturdy toy designed for chewing. It isn't a soft toy and it does not have a squeaker. My dog is only 8 lbs, and this is a perfect size for her. I discovered these smaller toys through my groomer. Other manufacturers make this size, as well. The "hard chew" part indicates that this toy will not be chewed to death easily. The oldest one that we have is still in good condition. It's a baby duck (also available on Amazon) and it's over a year old. The dinosaur is colorful, easy to throw, and a really cute. Every night, my dog gives these small toys a bath, cleaning them up by licking each one before going to sleep. It's as if they are her babies. Since she never had a liter, my vet said that they are about the size that her babies would have been, so she may see them as her babies. She treats them well. Every now and then they go" swimming" in the washing machine and come out looking bright and new again.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2026
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Lori
Draper, US
★★★★★ 4
Updated, still going !! didn't last two minutes.
Color: Checkers - Elephant (Gray), Size: Large, Color: Checkers - Elephant (Gray), Size: Large
I hated giving this a 1 star, because it was so cute when I unpacked it today. I just gave it to my dog and in less than two minutes he has a hole ripped in it.! he loves it so I don't wanna take it away from him, but I'm sure it's going to be gone in another few minutes. Why can't someone make a stuffed animal for a dog that lasts like they say so on their listing? I really should take it away from him and send it back, but I don't have the heart. I had to come back and give this a better review. it deserves at least four stars because even though he ripped holes in it, this one has lasted way longer than any other toy. He's actually still playing with it, and it still has some crinkle left to it so he didn't destroy the whole thing as quickly as he did other stuffed animals. I will certainly buy another one because at least it lasted a week so far!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2026

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