About
A large deciduous shrub or small tree, to around 4m high in cultivation, though can reach up to 8m. Leaves turn shades of red and purple in autumn. Broad, flat-topped clusters of small white flowers are produced in mid to late spring, followed by relatively large, edible blue-black berries. Leaves are oval-shaped and glossy green with serrated edges.
About the genus
Viburnum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves and clusters of small, often fragrant white or pink flowers, followed by red, blue or black berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toUnited States
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils, in full sun or part shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and viburnum beetle
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Phytophthora, honey fungus, grey moulds and leaf spot