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Viburnum x burkwoodii

Also Known As

Burkwood Viburnum
Snowball Viburnum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Viburnum x burkwoodii plant details

Viburnum x burkwoodii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with 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 - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum x burkwoodii

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum x burkwoodii

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and pollution
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Carlesii x utile semi-evergreen 8-10' high with very fragrant, pink buds open to white flowers that are longer lasting than carlesii, with an intense Daphne odora fragrance, works well with Rhododendron.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Long time favorite, this semi-evergreen's form and habit compliment other plantings very well. Fragrant white flowers in early spring. 5'-6' in ten years. To 10' at maturity. Awards: Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Recommended by: Garden Clubs of America.

By: Fantastic Plants

A beautiful semi-evergreen shrub, upright and multi-stemmed to 8-10' tall x 5-8' wide, with dark, glossy leaves. Pink buds open in spring to white flowers in large, fragrant clusters; August red fruits (drupes) turn black in October. Full sun for best flowering; tolerates part shade. Somewhat drought tolerant but better with regular water. This cross between two Asian species is frost hardy to -20 °F, USDA zone 5.