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Surroundings:
Hedgerow, Field, Wetland
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Of considerable interest as highly unlikely to have been planted in this very boggy location, and therefore a reflection of the natural distribution of this species, which locally seems to favour lime rich waterlogged sites close to streams.
The self sown, native, guelder roses in Walsall are highly resistant to attack by viburnum beetle. In contrast, recently planted specimens eg in Walsall Country Park, have been devastated. These are reduced to leafless skeletons every May. This suggests that recent plantings are not using local stock, but nursery stock imported from outside the area, and possibly outside the UK.
Unusually tall for the species. Viburnum normally grows to 4m max, If it is over 6m it will be the tallest Viburnum opulus recorded in the UK (but there are not many records).
Verified by Ian Retson, ATI lead verifier for the Midlands, with the comment: 'From the features shown I would agree that it should be classed as Veteran'.
Of considerable interest as highly unlikely to have been planted in this very boggy location, and therefore a reflection of the natural distribution of this species, which locally seems to favour lime rich waterlogged sites close to streams.
The self sown, native, guelder roses in Walsall are highly resistant to attack by viburnum beetle. In contrast, recently planted specimens eg in Walsall Country Park, have been devastated. These are reduced to leafless skeletons every May. This suggests that recent plantings are not using local stock, but nursery stock imported from outside the area, and possibly outside the UK.
Unusually tall for the species. Viburnum normally grows to 4m max, If it is over 6m it will be the tallest Viburnum opulus recorded in the UK (but there are not many records).
Verified by Ian Retson, ATI lead verifier for the Midlands, with the comment: 'From the features shown I would agree that it should be classed as Veteran'.