Plants in family viburnaceae
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea'
Sambucus nigra 'Aurea' is a fast-growing deciduous shrub with yellow to golden-green foliage and fragrant clusters of star-shaped florets. It produces red drupes in fall, which are edible and have medicinal uses. This shrub is heat and cold-hardy, growing 8-10 feet tall, and prefers full sun with moist, well-drained soil.
Viburnum lentago
Viburnum lentago is a native shrub known for its bright fall foliage and cherry-red berries that ripen to blue-black. It features profusions of white blooms and glossy green leaves, growing up to 20 feet tall. This cold-hardy, bird-friendly plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Viburnum lantana
Viburnum lantana is a vigorous, urban-tolerant large shrub with grayish dark-green leathery leaves and creamy-white flat-topped clusters of blossoms. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees, and its fall color ranges from red to burgundy, purple, and mahogany. This deciduous shrub produces orange-red berries that turn bluish-black and is adaptable to various conditions, thriving in USDA zones 4-7.
Viburnum sargentii
Viburnum sargentii is a deciduous shrub known for its lacy white blooms and red fruit display in winter. It attracts pollinators and songbirds and is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3-7. This shrub grows 8-10 feet tall and wide, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. It is also deer-resistant and aphid-resistant.
Viburnum prunifolium
Viburnum prunifolium is a compact, upright shrub known for its vibrant red and yellow fall display and blue-black berries. It attracts butterflies and provides shelter for songbirds. This adaptable plant grows 12-15 feet tall and thrives in a variety of soil conditions, handling heat, drought, and pollution well.
Viburnum tinus
Viburnum tinus is an evergreen shrub with clusters of soft pink buds and white blossoms, followed by metallic blue berries that attract birds. It tolerates partial shade and full sun and is resistant to salt spray and deer.
Viburnum opulus
Viburnum opulus is a deciduous shrub with round, flat flower heads and clusters of glossy red berries in autumn. It attracts birds and pollinators and is cold hardy, thriving in zones 2-7.
Viburnum opulus 'Bailey Compact'
Viburnum opulus 'Bailey Compact' is a deciduous shrub with trident-shaped leaves and white lacecap flowers. It produces edible red berries in fall and is known for its brilliant red foliage. This compact variety is suitable for small spaces and is cold hardy.
Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre'
Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre' is a hardy, carefree shrub known for its vibrant fall color and white spring blooms. It produces blue-black berries that attract pollinators and birds. This deciduous shrub grows up to 10 feet tall and is drought and heat resistant once established.
Sambucus canadensis 'Ranch'
Sambucus canadensis 'Ranch' is a compact variety of the native American Elderberry, known for its anti-viral properties and use in wines and preserves. It features tropical-looking foliage and attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. The plant grows 5-6 feet tall and wide, producing berries in late summer, and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Shasta'
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Shasta' is a deciduous shrub with tiered branches and white lacecap flowers. It produces red fruits in fall and displays dark green foliage that turns red and purple. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 8 and prefers full sun to partial shade.
Sambucus canadensis 'Blonde Envy'
Sambucus canadensis 'Blonde Envy' is a US native shrub with brilliant yellow foliage and clusters of tiny white flowers in late summer. It forms a large clump up to 6 feet tall and 8 feet wide, producing purple fruit that supports wildlife. This maintenance-free perennial thrives in full sun and moist soil.
Viburnum opulus 'Wentworth'
Viburnum opulus 'Wentworth' is a deciduous shrub with a dense, rounded shape, growing 8-12 feet tall. It features serrated leaves, white lacecap blooms in spring, and scarlet-red fruit in autumn. This plant is cold hardy in USDA zones 2-7 and prefers full sun to partial shade.
Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur'
Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur' is a compact native shrub with glossy, dark green leaves that turn burgundy in fall. It produces fragrant, creamy-white flowers that attract butterflies, followed by ornamental berries that change from pink to blue. This deciduous shrub thrives in average to damp soils and is deer resistant, making it a resilient choice for diverse garden settings.
Sambucus canadensis
Sambucus canadensis is a fast-growing, adaptable shrub with decorative spring flowers and fall fruit. It reaches up to 12 feet in height and 10 feet in spread, with tropical dark green foliage. The plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and provides edible and medicinal fruit and flowers. It thrives in full sun with moist, well-drained soil.
Viburnum obovatum 'Raulston Hardy'
Viburnum obovatum 'Raulston Hardy' is a densely-branched shrub known for its burgundy red fruit that turns blue-black. It features semi-evergreen foliage with purple fall color and is a nectar source for pollinators. This heat-hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 6-10 and tolerates a variety of soil conditions.
Viburnum lantana 'Mohican'
Viburnum lantana 'Mohican' is a deciduous shrub with flat-topped clusters of creamy white blossoms and bright orange-red fruit that matures to black in fall. It attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, and is juglone tolerant and deer resistant.
Sambucus nigra 'Chocolate Marzipan'
Sambucus nigra 'Chocolate Marzipan' is a striking shrub known for its large, black foliage and fragrant white flowers. This plant can grow up to 12 feet tall and wide, making it a substantial presence in any garden. The flowers, which bloom in large cymes, have a marzipan scent and are followed by attractive purple racemes. It thrives in moist, rich soils and can tolerate a range of sun exposures. While the leaf color may fade in intense heat, it maintains a dark, dramatic appearance.
Sambucus canadensis 'York'
Sambucus canadensis 'York' is an American native cultivar that produces large, purplish-black berries high in vitamin C. It grows 10-12 feet tall and is cold and heat-hardy, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 9.
Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga'
Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga' is a perennial shrub known for its ornamental qualities, with leaves that emerge maroon and turn maroon-tinted green. It produces maroon buds that open to pink-tinted white clusters, followed by bright red fall foliage and scarlet berries. Hardy in USDA zones 4-7, this disease and deer-resistant shrub grows 6-8 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade.