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Viburnum edule

Also Known As

  • VIBURNUM

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-12'
  • W: 2'-12'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Viburnum edule plant details

Viburnum edule is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum edule

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 12 FT - wide, 2 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum edule

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These 2-8' shrubs of NW forests might be "overlooked until autumn, when they declare their presence with crimson-purple leaves and brilliantly scarlet fruit... yielding a tart but pleasing jelly" (L. J. Clark). PSh/M

Gardening facts about Viburnum edule plant

How to Grow Viburnum edule

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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