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    • Photo of Viburnum davidii flower by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Viburnum davidii

    Also Known As

    • David's Viburnum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Viburnum davidii plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum davidii

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, hedge, rock garden, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum davidii

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A very handsome, low-growing shrub [2-3'] with striking dark-green leathery foliage, brilliant metallic turquoise-blue berries in fall and clusters of small fragrant white flowers in spring. Sh-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Broadleaf evergreen shrub that forms a compact, low mound. Pink buds turn into white blooms in April to May and are followed by metallic blue fruits. Narrow, oval leaves are leathery and dark green. Very effective plant in the garden, especially when used with other broadleaf evergreens. Growth Rate slow to medium

    By: Garden World

    Gardening facts about Viburnum davidii plant

    How to Grow Viburnum davidii

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'

    aka Viburnum 'Dawn', Viburnum bodnantense 'Pink Dawn', Viburnum x bodnantense 'Pink Dawn', Pink Dawn Bodnant Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Anne Russell'

    aka Viburnum 'Anne Russell', Korean Spice Bush, Korean Spice Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6'-12'

    Width: 6'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Anne Russell' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Viburnum carlesii 'Diana'

    aka Korean Spice, Mayflower, Mother's Day Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-7b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Viburnum carlesii 'Diana' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga'

    aka Viburnum 'Cayuga'

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'

    aka Viburnum bodnantense 'Charles Lamont', Bodnant Viburnum

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' flower by EAWB
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