Deciduous, multi-season ornamental shrub valued for its spring flowers, colorful fall foliage, and bright red berries. It is a cultivar of Viburnum trilobum and is known for its improved form and vigor. Spring maple-like leaves emerge with reddish tint then mature to dark green. The shrub’s berries and flowers provide food for birds, butterflies, and other pollinators. Deer resistant.
Botanical Name- Viburnum trilobum ‘J. N. Select’ Pronunciation- vy-BUR-num try-LOH-bum Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average to moist, well-drained soil Current Size- 5 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Obsession Nandina – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C29 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove old or damaged wood in late winter. Needs moist soil and partial to full sun. A layer of compost in spring encourages robust growth and fruit. Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering, removing spent blossoms and thinning older canes. Light shaping supports healthy fruiting. 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
