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Viburnum japonicum

Also Known As

  • Japanese Viburnum
  • Wax Leaf Viburnum

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Viburnum japonicum plant details

Viburnum japonicum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum japonicum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Uses: cutting garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum japonicum

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The "handsome, large, dark glossy green leaves" (G. S. Thomas) of this rounded 6-8' shrub show to perfect advantage its 4" clusters of fragrant white flowers in early summer, followed by bright red berries. S/M

Gardening facts about Viburnum japonicum plant

How to Grow Viburnum japonicum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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