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Viburnum atrocyaneum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

7a-10b

Viburnum atrocyaneum plant details

Viburnum atrocyaneum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with burgundy and 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 sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum atrocyaneum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: compact, container plant, cutting garden, rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum atrocyaneum

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We at Cistus are always on a quest for new evergreen viburnums. This species, though found in gardens in Oregon's Willamette Valley for many years, has never been common; yet it remains one of the most beautiful garden plants. Compact shrubs -- to 4 ft, occasionally to 6 ft if allowed to go a bit wild -- with arching branches adorned with rounded, glossy evergreen leaves tinted red on burgundy stems. Clusters of white flowers appear in early to mid spring followed by blue-black berries. Easily grown as container or specimen, or shorn to formal shapes. Would prefer a bit of summer moisture. Full sun to dappled shade. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Rare and handsome, this small (to 2-4' tall x 3-5') Himalayan shrub has small glossy, bronzy-green leaves and white flowers followed by steely blue berries in winter; lovely addition for a woodland garden. Sun-PSh/Med