Plant Viburnum cassinoides 'Nativestar(R) Raisinette' where you want multi-season interest and strong wildlife value in a manageable size. In late spring to early summer, it blooms in flat clusters of creamy-white flowers that stand out against glossy green foliage. As the season progresses, the fruit display develops in stages, often showing multiple colors at once as berries shift from green through pink and red to deep blue-black. Fall foliage can add extra interest as nights cool.

This witherod viburnum performs best in moist, acidic to neutral soils, but it adapts well to average garden conditions as long as you do not let it dry out for long stretches. Give it full sun for the best flowering and fruiting, or provide part shade in hotter or drier sites. Consistent moisture is especially helpful while it is establishing and during summer heat, and mulch will help keep roots cool and soil evenly moist.

At maturity, expect a rounded, multi-stemmed shrub about 60 to 84 inches tall, with a spread typically in the 48 to 72 inch range. Use it as a foundation plant, informal hedge, mixed border shrub, or as a naturalistic planting along woodland edges and wetter areas. It pairs well with other shrubs and perennials that appreciate similar conditions, and it can be especially effective in a layered planting where its berries and fall color can be enjoyed at eye level.

Prune right after flowering if you need to shape or control size, since later pruning may reduce next season's bloom and fruit. Remove a few of the oldest stems at the base over time to keep the plant vigorous and open. Once established, it is generally low-maintenance: focus on good siting, steady moisture, and light renewal pruning to keep it looking its best year after year.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate
• Mature height: 60-84"
• Spread: 48-72"
• Tolerant of: Salt
• Edible: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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