A british native the guelder rose is a deciduous shrub with maple45like green leaves and pretty white lacecap flowers in may and june the flowers are attractive to pollinating insects and are followed in the autumn by masses of glossy red berries which are enjoyed by birds in addition the leaves take on fantastic red and purple shades in autumn which compliment the fruits a lovely addition to mixed wildlife hedges viburnum opulus can also be used effectively to create an informal hedge