Add compact seasonal color with Viburnum trilobum 'Bailey's Compactum'. In late spring, flattened clusters of white lacecap flowers light up the branches, followed by glossy red fruit that adds fall and early winter interest. As temperatures cool, the three-lobed, maple-like leaves shift to strong red tones, giving you a reliable finish to the season.

Plant your viburnum in full sun for best flowering and fruiting, though it will also grow well in part shade. Choose average, well-drained to moist soil; this selection handles periodic dry spells once established, but it performs best with consistent moisture during summer. Mulch to moderate soil temperatures and reduce competition, and water deeply during extended dry weather.

Expect a mature size around 60-72 inches tall with a similar spread, forming a dense, rounded shrub that works well in mixed borders, screens, foundation plantings, and naturalized edges. The fruit and fall color make it an excellent partner for conifers, ornamental grasses, and other shrubs that provide contrasting texture.

Prune right after flowering if you need to shape the plant, since it blooms on older wood. Remove a few of the oldest stems at the base every few years to keep the shrub vigorous and full. In areas where viburnum leaf beetle is present, monitor foliage and manage early to keep the plant looking its best.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 2-7 (-50 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
• Mature height: 60-72"
• Spread: 60-72"
• Tolerant of: Drought
• Edible: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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