Easily grown shrub, with multiple, erect-arching stems in a loose, round habit. White, flat-topped flower clusters are followed by dark blue berries. Lustrous, dark-green foliage turns yellow to wine-red in fall. Prune immediately after flowering since flower buds form in summer for the following year.
Botanical Name- Viburnum dentatum Pronunciation- vy-BUR-num den-TAY-tum Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 10 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a slightly moist, well-drained, slightly acid soil Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Late spring Companion Plants- Purple Coneflower ‘Magnus’ – native pairing, wildlife attraction Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C29 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove weak or crossing branches in late winter. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil and full to partial sun. Fertilize in spring to encourage strong growth. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring, removing the oldest canes at ground level. Light shaping maintains a tidy form. Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. In clay, add organic matter to improve root development and flowering. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Viburnum leaf beetle, aphids
