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    Viburnum lantana

    Also Known As

    • Wayfaring Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-15'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

    Viburnum lantana plant details

    Viburnum lantana is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum lantana

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, fall color, hedge

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum lantana

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Viburnum for drier areas, this upright shrub (to 15') has nice burgundy fall color and berries that turn from red to black. S-Sh/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Viburnum lantana plant

    How to Grow Viburnum lantana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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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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