QUODITCH EDUCATION DEVON

 QUODITCH MOOR NATURE RESERVE

TREES

GUELDER ROSE
Viburnum Opulus (Caprifoliaceae)

Name origins

said to come from Gueldersland in Holland

Shape,

Height,

Bark,

Leaves

History,

Uses

Practical

Herbal

Mythology and tradition

There are several Guelder Rose trees on our land, so we decided to adopt the leaf shape as the logo for our project.

The leaf is, at first glance, not unlike a sycamore or maple.

Here are the flowers in June

By the Autumn the leaves have turned a deep red colour and develop a glossy leathery texture.

The berries are also very glossy and deep translucent red

Click here for further web pages about the Guelder Rose

 

Page last updated 28th April 2008

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