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Viburnum lantanoides

Also Known As

  • Viburnum alnifolium
  • VIBURNUM

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-12'
  • W: 6'-12'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Viburnum lantanoides plant details

Viburnum lantanoides is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black, blue and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum lantanoides

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 12 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum lantanoides

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shade-adapted, this native of NE mountains and woods can form an 8-12' fountain or mound along the ground as a natural groundcover with 3-5" flat-topped flowers, red-turning-black fruit, and claret-orange-gold-orange-pink fall color. Sh/M

Gardening facts about Viburnum lantanoides plant

How to Grow Viburnum lantanoides

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
    • blue
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 6'-8'

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-8'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6'-10'

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