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Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Nanum Semperflorens'

Also Known As

Viburnum 'Nanum Semperflorens'
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Watanabe'
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Watanabei'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

5a-8b

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Nanum Semperflorens' plant details

Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Nanum Semperflorens' 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 - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Nanum Semperflorens'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, dwarf

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Nanum Semperflorens'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This more compact (to 4-6') form of a handsome species produces its white flowers over a very long spring-to-fall season followed by bright-red fruits

By: Forestfarm

This excellent upright shrub can get 12'x8' wide in 30 years. We were initially told 4'-5' Ha-ha! V. 'Wanatabe' has white flowers at Mother's Day-time, covering the plant. As the summer goes on the flowers will appear sporadically until hard freeze.