Cramp bark

[Jannevarez]

I’ve been trying find out where cramp bark comes from. After searching online I found that it looks identical to a snowball bush/tree that I have in my yard. The only difference I can tell is that mine doesn’t grow berries, only the flowers. Would the bark have the same properties? Or do I have something entirely different? Thanks

Jan

[IdahoHerbalist]

It is EXACTLY the same tree only the ornamental varieties are sterile, hence no berries.

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Yup. Viburnum opulus. Harvest branches for the bark before it flowers in the spring.

Doc

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[Jannevarez]

Yay!!!! That makes me so happy!!! I HAVE CRAMP BARK IN MY YARD!! But now I’m sad because it’s already full of blossoms 🙁 Does that mean I can’t get any cramp bark from it until next year. Aren’t there any useful properties in it after the flowers bloom? :/

Jan

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

The medicine is stronger before and its lots more traumatic to the plants once they’re making flowers.

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