Viburnum dentatum Northern Burgundy®

Scientific Name: Viburnum dentatum 'Morton'

Also Known As

Viburnum dentatum NorthernBurgundy®
VIBURNUM

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Viburnum dentatum Northern Burgundy® plant details

Viburnum dentatum Northern Burgundy® is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with burgundy and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum dentatum Northern Burgundy®

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: disease-resistant, fall color, pest resistant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum dentatum Northern Burgundy®

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A good crop of blue-black berries against amazing burgundy foliage provides a spectacular autumn display on this 10-12' upright, rounded shrub, but it also has creamy white flowers in late spring. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Selected by Synnestvedt Nursery Company, Round Lake, Illinois, this native, multistemmed shrub has a uniform oval-rounded habit, attractive foliage, strong branching, and wine-red to burgundy fall color. Creamy white flowers appear in early to mid-June, followed by ornamental clusters of blue-black fruit in autumn. Adaptable to all but very wet soils. Needs cross-pollination for best fruit production.

By: Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction Program

This is a larger growing viburnum, to 12-15' at maturity. Fall color of the foliage is burgundy red which sets off the copious amounts of blue berries magnificently.