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Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Also Known As

Leatherleaf Viburnum

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

6a-9b

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Viburnum rhytidophyllum plant details

Viburnum rhytidophyllum is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: adoxaceae, caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: indumentum, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viburnum rhytidophyllum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White flowers in spring, blue-black berries, evergreen. Deer resistant, good background shrub. Zones 6-9.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Leatherleaf viburnum has some very special attributes. It's evergreen! It's very deer resistant unlike many broadleaf evergreens! Needs some shade & protection from winter winds. If planted in sun, you should spray it w/ an anti-desiccant spray several times in winter. Perfect at the edge of the woods, which gives protection. Creamy white, somewhat fragrant, 4-8" blooms. Berries are yellow then red then black.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Semievergreen shrub with spreading arching branches covered in oblong 8" dark green leaves. Each leaf, 4-10" long, rough in texture and fuzzy gray on the underside. Creamy white, small tubular flowers appear in late spring. The flowers are borne in terminal, flattened cymes to 4" or more across. Oval red fruit follows that changes to black and attracts the birds. This is a shrub that will reach 10' x 10' or more. Strongly multistemmed and upright.