Plants in family viburnaceae
Viburnum plicatum 'Shasta'
The Viburnum plicatum, or Doublefile Viburnum, is a deciduous shrub known for its double rows of white flowers in late spring and early summer. It produces red berries that turn black by fall and has green foliage that turns red and burgundy in autumn. This plant attracts butterflies and birds and grows 6-8 feet tall and 9-12 feet wide. It thrives in temperate climates, USDA zones 5-8, preferring full sun or partial shade and consistently moist, well-draining soil. Pruning can help maintain its size.
Viburnum odoratissimum
Viburnum odoratissimum is a shrub or small tree native to Asia, known for its glossy elliptical leaves and pyramid-shaped clusters of fragrant white flowers. It produces red berries that age to black and thrives in warm, frost-free climates.
Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet'
Viburnum tinus 'Spring Bouquet' is a semi-evergreen shrub with fragrant pinkish-white blossoms and dark green leaves. It grows 4-6 feet tall and wide, producing metallic blue berries in fall. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is pest and disease resistant.
Viburnum plicatum 'Snow Joey'
Viburnum plicatum 'Snow Joey' is a deciduous shrub known for its lacy, bright white flower clusters in spring and characteristic fragrance. Its green foliage turns reddish-purple in fall, and it produces bright red berries in winter, attracting birds. This drought-tolerant shrub grows 6-8 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, thriving in a range of soil types.
Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki
Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki is an evergreen shrub often used for privacy screens and hedges. It features dark green, waxy foliage and lightly fragrant white flowers that mature into red berries. This fast-growing shrub can reach up to 20 feet in height and is drought-tolerant once established.
Viburnum macrocephalum
Viburnum macrocephalum is a deciduous shrub with hydrangea-like blooms that start chartreuse green and mature to white. It grows 10-15 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to part shade. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and is known for its cultural significance in China.
Viburnum obovatum 'Mrs Schiller's Delight'
The Dwarf Walter Viburnum is a small, neat, semi-evergreen shrub native to North America, particularly common in Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia. It produces showy white flowers in spring and bright red fruit that attracts birds and wildlife. This drought-tolerant plant grows 2-5 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 6-9. It prefers well-drained soils and can grow in full sun to part shade. The shrub's coppery-bronze foliage in spring and autumn adds seasonal interest.
Viburnum carlesii 'Spice Baby'
Viburnum carlesii 'Spice Baby' is a medium shrub with snowball-sized blush-pink blooms that attract butterflies and pollinators. It has an upright, open-branching nature and produces red berries that turn nearly black in autumn. This deciduous shrub is adaptable to most well-drained soil types and offers wine-red fall coloration.
Viburnum prunifolium 'Forest Rouge'
Viburnum prunifolium 'Forest Rouge' is a deciduous shrub known for its vibrant fall foliage and creamy-white spring flowers. The leathery leaves transition from yellow-green to dark green, while the young stems are dark red. This native plant attracts pollinators like butterflies and produces edible bluish-black berries high in Vitamin C, often called wild raisins. It grows best in full sun or partial shade, reaching 8-10 feet in height and 6-8 feet in spread, and is deer resistant.
Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic'
Viburnum prunifolium 'Summer Magic' is a deciduous shrub with attractive red new growth and creamy-white spring flowers. It produces edible blue-black fruit and has a compact, upright form, reaching 8-10 feet in height. This shrub is adaptable to various soil types, tolerates full sun or partial shade, and is seldom damaged by deer, making it a versatile choice for diverse landscapes.
Viburnum plicatum
Viburnum plicatum is a deciduous shrub known for its large, rounded flower clusters that bloom in May or June. It features toothy, textured vivid green leaves and is resistant to leaf spots and powdery mildew. This plant is adaptable to moist to wet soils and can be grown in full sun to partial shade, requiring pruning after flowering.
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum farreri is a deciduous shrub known for its fragrant spring blooms and purple fall foliage. It grows 6-8 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide, attracting songbirds with its berries. This deer and juglone-resistant plant thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Viburnum opulus 'Spring Red Compact'
Viburnum opulus 'Spring Red Compact' is a dense, compact shrub with an upright habit, known for its fragrant white lacecap blooms in May. The leaves transition from red-tinged in spring to glossy dark green in summer, and finally to burgundy in autumn. It produces bright red berries in October or November and is cold hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7.
Viburnum dentatum 'Golden Sunset'
Viburnum dentatum 'Golden Sunset' is a deciduous shrub that stands out with its creamy-white spring flowers and golden berries in the fall. Its foliage has a unique sunny-yellow tint, and it grows to about 8-10 feet tall. This adaptable plant is deer-resistant and serves as a valuable nectar source for pollinators.
Viburnum davidii
Viburnum davidii is a broad-leaf evergreen shrub known for its striking pink flower buds that open into showy white clusters. This plant is particularly valued for its berries, which transition from electric pink to metallic turquoise blue, providing winter interest. Viburnum davidii supports butterflies and songbirds, making it an ecologically beneficial addition to gardens. Its dark blue-green leaves are narrow and deeply ribbed, forming a long, low mound suitable for groundcover, low hedges, and foundation plantings. This shrub thrives in part to full shade and is adaptable to most well-drained soil types. Its resistance to deer and juglone makes it a resilient choice for challenging garden conditions. Viburnum davidii is a popular choice for gardeners looking to add year-round interest and wildlife support to their landscapes.
Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'
Viburnum opulus 'Compactum' is a deciduous shrub with bright green foliage and four-inch clusters of white, lace-cap flowers. Its serrated, lobed leaves turn purple-red in autumn, and it produces clusters of red fruit in fall. This cold-hardy shrub attracts pollinators and birds and is adaptable to various soil types.
Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'
Viburnum opulus 'Roseum', also known as the snowball bush, is a deciduous shrub that produces large, sterile flower clusters resembling snowballs. These blooms transition from white to pink in late spring, and the dark green leaves turn purplish-red in autumn. This shrub grows 8-12 feet tall and wide, providing shelter for songbirds and adding seasonal interest to gardens.
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Mariesii'
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Mariesii' is a deciduous shrub with distinctive horizontal branches and double rows of white lacecap flowers in spring. It produces red fruits that attract songbirds and has dark green, quilted leaves that turn burgundy in fall. This shrub grows 6-8 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 5-8, and is deer resistant.
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum dentatum is a fast-growing deciduous shrub native to North America, known for its showy spring flowers that attract butterflies. In fall, its foliage turns vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple, and it produces bluish-purple fruit drupes. This shrub is a host plant for several caterpillars, including the Hummingbird Moth, and is resistant to Viburnum borers. It grows well in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet soils.
Sambucus canadensis 'Adams'
Sambucus canadensis 'Adams' is a North American native shrub known for its medicinal berries rich in vitamin C. It grows 8-10 feet tall and wide, flowering on old wood and thriving in sunny locations. This plant is self-fruitful but benefits from cross-pollination, and it is both cold and heat-hardy.
Viburnum opulus 'Spring Green Compact'
Viburnum opulus 'Spring Green Compact' is a deciduous shrub with fresh green foliage resembling maple leaves. It produces white, somewhat scented flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, followed by orange berries that persist into winter. This shrub is cold hardy in USDA zones 3 through 6 and grows 5-6 feet high and 3-4 feet wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and thrives in moist, well-drained, loamy soils.
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake'
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Summer Snowflake' is a deciduous shrub with horizontal stems and lacecap clusters of white flowers. It blooms through September and produces orange-red berries that attract songbirds.