About

A versatile viburnum, with a bushy, rounded framework with attractive foliage. Clusters of small, often fragrant flowers appear in domed heads. 'Exbury' offers multi-season interest.

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

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, hedging, woodland edges, winter gardens

Care notes

CultivationModerately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningPrune after flowering. Renovate overgrown specimens in late winter
PropagationSoftwood cuttings in summer. Hardwood cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceViburnum beetle � pick off larvae in spring
Disease resistanceHoney fungus occasionally. Generally robust