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Viburnum setigerum

Also Known As

Tea Viburnum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 5'-8'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Viburnum setigerum plant details

Viburnum setigerum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum setigerum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: culinary, fall color, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum setigerum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Introduced by ?Chinese? Wilson in 1901, but little known, this large, erect shrub has long, sharply-toothed, dark-green leaves (once used by monks on Mt. Omei as a tea), and 1/2" egg-shaped red fruits. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

The perfect plant to add interest to your Fall Garden if you're in zones 5,6,7. This deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub has white flowers in late May, 1-2" in diameter and soft blue green foliage. But unlike other Viburnums known just for their blooms (which this is also good for), this beauty spans the seasons and is also known for it's VERY showy fruit! Reddish-orange, they open in October and are an ideal accent for the Fall garden. Flowers on new wood.