Buy Viburnum propinquum

Also Known As

Chinese Viburnum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-10'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $26

Ships UPS, flat charge based on order total

30 at Gossler Farms

4 inch pot | $16

Ships USPS, based on weight/location

Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

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Viburnum propinquum plant details

Viburnum propinquum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer green and white flowers emerge followed by black and blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum propinquum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum propinquum

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This glossy foliaged evergreen makes a beautiful mound 4'-5' tall. The leaves are narrow and are very deep green. Flowers are white followed by black fruit in fall.

By: Gossler Farms

This fine but little known Viburnum forms an attractive compact 2-4' mound of polished dark-green leaves; greenish-white clusters of summer flowers are followed by blue-black egg-shaped fruits. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A fabulous evergreen shrub that deserves to be in every garden! Deep green lustrous foliage on neat mounds, usually 3-4’ high and wide, but can reach 6-8’. Small flowers in showy clusters are greenish white in late spring & are followed by small oval blue black fruits in fall. Plants develop burgundy tones in winter. Full sun to part shade, average garden soil, enjoys moisture in summer.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Dense mound of thumbnail sized, heart shaped yellow leaves with green margins, central color darkens in summer. Rich lavender flowers in late summer. Plant in afternoon to full shade. Miniature hosta.

By: Noname Nursery

Truly striking, evergreen viburnum from central and western China, to 6-8 ft tall x 4-6 ft wide, with shiny, dark green leaves on reddish stems. Late spring/early summer flowers are greenish white cymes followed by blue to black fruit in autumn. Average summer water in full to part sun; a bit of afternoon shade in hottest climates. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7. One of the best and a great substitute for the more common V. davidii.