Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur'

Also Known As

Winterthur Possum-haw Viburnum
Winterthur Smooth Withe-rod

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-12'
W: 5'-12'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur' plant details

Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur' is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 12 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: award-winning, compact, fall color, hedge, vase-shaped

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub with an upright, rounded habit. White aromatic flowers appear in April to May then form into berries. Initially they are light pink changing to dark pink, then to blue, and finally to purplish-black. The clusters of acidic, but edible berries often contain dark pink and blue berries at the same time. This is very attractive in the late summer to early fall. Foliage is glossy green and changes to reddish purple in the fall. Pruning can be done in the fall if needed. For best flower and fruit display, plant in groupings. Growth Rate medium

By: Garden World

Oh no a naked Viburnum, call out the censors and bleep it from the landscape. Well with the Winterthur name, maybe we can pass it off in the guise of art and trick the rubes. Creamy white flowers in may, which give rise to a spectacular fruit display, the berries slowly changing from hot pink to bright blue; the deep green leaves turn a lovely wine red in autumn. The species has a distinct preference for acid sites.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

White flowers spring, blue-black berries, red-purple fall color, pollinator for other viburnums. USDA zones 5-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Fall color is always ASTOUNDING! You'll fall in love with this gem! Lustrous, deep green leaves transform to the most breath-taking wine red autumn color. Spectacular fruit color evolves from white to hot pink to bright blue. Dislikes alkaline soils. FIRST CHOICE AWARD '99. AWARDS: GMPA Variable leaf width - narrow to wide. Plant with 'Brandywine' above for a bumper crop of berries (two clones produce a better berry crop.)

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

A tight formal habit make this an excellent selection of Smooth Witherod. Glossy foliage turns red in the fall. Creamy white flower clusters appear in mid-summer and are followed by white berries that change to deep purple black in fall. Loves moist soil; grow 5-7’ in a vase-shaped habit. 15-18" spring shipping size.

By: Avant Gardens

This wonderful compact form will fruit without a pollinator were told but not as heavily as it would with a pollinator. Pink fruit appear in the fall and look fabulous backed by the glossy foliage. The fruit later turn blue and then black against the nice red fall color. This gorgeous 6-8' viburnum comes from the Winterthur Museum and looks glamorous in the landscape with or without its colorful fruit.