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Viburnum sempervirens

Also Known As

  • Evergreen Viburnum

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'-10'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Viburnum sempervirens plant details

Viburnum sempervirens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white 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 - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum sempervirens

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum sempervirens

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We have been unable to find anything about this fine plant but it seems to be a compact small-medium shrub, probably from Asia, and we know it's worth growing for its foliage; stay tuned for more! S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Viburnum sempervirens plant

How to Grow Viburnum sempervirens

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-8'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Width: 6'-12'

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 4'-8'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-8'

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-10'

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