Viburnum lantana 'Aureum'

Also Known As

Golden Wayfaring Tree

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Viburnum lantana 'Aureum' plant details

Viburnum lantana 'Aureum' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with chartreuse, gold and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum lantana 'Aureum'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fall color, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum lantana 'Aureum'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: rabbit, heat, humidity and wind
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The new young growth of this rounded, 10-15' shrub is a handsome golden yellow, changing to deep green over the season; a spring brightener for hedge or shrub border. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Upright deciduous tree with a sun kissed appearance…burnished yellow golden new leaves slowly age to apple green by late summer. Less vigorous than the species, growing to a 6-8' multi-stemmed, upright shrub…4" domed cymes of white flowers in late spring turn to lovely red berries aging to black by winter; light shade in hot sun areas will prevent leaf scorch…but too much shade will tone down the gold coloring.