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Viburnum
Viburnum is a large genus of shrubs and small trees with remarkable diversity in flower, fruit, foliage, and habit. Some species are evergreen and glossy, others deciduous with pleated or maple-like leaves; some form dense screens, while others develop layered, horizontal branching of great refinement. The leaves alone can be ornamental, from leathery dark surfaces to corrugated textures that catch light and shadow. Viburnum’s value in the garden often lies in this breadth, allowing one genus to serve woodland edges, hedges, specimen plantings, and wildlife borders.
The flowers may be flat-topped, rounded, lacecap-like, or snowball-like, usually white to cream and sometimes fragrant. Certain species bloom in late winter or early spring with a perfume that feels especially generous in cold air, while others flower later with broad, clean clusters. Fruits follow in many species, ripening red, blue, black, or translucent tones, often attractive to birds and sometimes passing through several colors before maturity. Autumn foliage can be excellent in deciduous species, adding burgundy, scarlet, orange, or wine tones to the shrub layer.
Viburnum culture depends on species, but many prefer sun to partial shade, reasonably fertile well-drained soil, and adequate moisture. Some need cross-pollination from a compatible plant for heavy fruit set, and several are vulnerable to viburnum leaf beetle in regions where the pest is established. Mature size varies widely, so selection matters. In design, Viburnum is one of the most useful shrub genera because it combines structure with seasonal generosity: fragrant bloom, berries, leaf texture, fall color, and a capacity to make mixed plantings feel layered and complete.
Viburnums are most rewarding when selected for a sequence, not a single trait. One species may offer winter scent, another spring lacecap flowers, another fruit for birds, another fine autumn color. A garden that uses this diversity thoughtfully can have shrub interest across much of the year. The genus is broad enough to be practical, but the finest results come from choosing for site, pollination, pest resistance, and mature form.
See photographs comparing average sizes of some bare roots and potted plants
 | American Cranberrybush Viburnum 'Bailey's Compactum' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $109.47 each | 10 - 99: $104.00 each American Cranberrybush Viburnum 'Bailey's Compactum' is a compact shrub with white lacecap spring blooms, bright red fruit, and rich red fall color. Grows 60-72 in. tall in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | American Cranberrybush Viburnum 'Wentworth' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $113.97 each | 10 - 99: $108.27 each American Cranberrybush Viburnum 'Wentworth' is a large deciduous shrub with spring white lacecap blooms, bright red fruit, and bold fall color. Reaches about 8-10 ft tall and grows best in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Arrowwood Viburnum 'Nativestar® Plum Pudding' {2-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $87.97 each | 10 - 99: $83.57 each Arrowwood Viburnum 'Nativestar® Plum Pudding' offers spring white blooms, blue-black berries, and rich fall color. Reaches 60-84 inches tall and grows best in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
| Arrowwood Viburnum 'Nativestar® Plum Pudding' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $113.97 each | 10 - 99: $108.27 each Arrowwood Viburnum 'Nativestar® Plum Pudding' offers spring white blooms, blue-black berries, and rich fall color. Reaches 60-84 inches tall and grows best in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Arrowwood Viburnum 'Red Feather®' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $114.47 each | 10 - 99: $108.75 each Arrowwood Viburnum 'Red Feather®' is a bold, upright shrub with maroon new growth, white spring flower clusters, and blue-black berries. Reaches about 8-10 ft tall and grows best in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Blackhaw Viburnum {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $113.97 each | 10 - 99: $108.27 each Blackhaw Viburnum is a large native shrub or small tree with fragrant white spring blooms, blue-black fall fruit, and red-purple foliage. Grows 144-180 in. tall; tolerates full sun to shade. In stock. |
 | Doublefile Viburnum 'Mariesii' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $109.47 each | 10 - 99: $104.00 each Doublefile Viburnum 'Mariesii' forms a wide, tiered shrub with lacecap white spring blooms, red-to-black fruit, and red-purple fall color. Reaches 96-120 in. tall in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Doublefile Viburnum 'Shasta' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $109.47 each | 10 - 99: $104.00 each Doublefile Viburnum 'Shasta' is a showy shrub with tiered branches, large white spring bloom clusters, and red-to-black berries. Grows 72-96 inches tall; sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Doublefile Viburnum 'Steady Eddy®' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $113.97 each | 10 - 99: $108.27 each Compact Doublefile Viburnum 'Steady Eddy®' with layered branches and white lacecap blooms in spring plus repeat summer flowers. Grows 48-60 in tall, best in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Doublefile Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $109.47 each | 10 - 99: $104.00 each Doublefile Viburnum 'Summer Snowflake' is a compact shrub with tiered branches and lacy white spring flowers plus repeat bloom. Reaches 36-60 in. tall in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | European Snowball Bush 'Roseum' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $109.47 each | 10 - 99: $104.00 each European Snowball Bush 'Roseum' is a large deciduous shrub with big, snowball-like white blooms in spring. Expect about 10-12 ft. tall at maturity, and best flowering in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Koreanspice Viburnum {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $137.47 each | 10 - 99: $130.60 each Koreanspice Viburnum is a rounded deciduous shrub with intensely fragrant spring flower clusters, pink in bud opening white. Grows 48-72 in. tall and thrives in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Koreanspice Viburnum 'Sugar N' Spice™' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $137.47 each | 10 - 99: $130.60 each Koreanspice Viburnum 'Sugar N' SpiceTM' is a compact shrub with intensely fragrant spring flower clusters and rich red fall color. Grows 72-96 inches tall, best in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Leatherleaf Viburnum 'Cree' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $109.47 each | 10 - 99: $104.00 each Leatherleaf Viburnum 'Cree' is a bold, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub with leathery, textured leaves and spring clusters of creamy white flowers. Mature size is about 72-96 in. tall; grows in full sun to shade. In stock. |
 | Nannyberry {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $113.97 each | 10 - 99: $108.27 each Nannyberry is a native shrub or small tree with frothy white spring blooms, blue-black fruit, and vivid fall color. Reaches 14-16 ft tall and grows best in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Possumhaw Viburnum 'Brandywine™' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $113.97 each | 10 - 99: $108.27 each Possumhaw Viburnum 'Brandywine™' is a compact deciduous shrub with creamy white spring blooms, dramatic pink-to-blue berry clusters, and rich fall color. Grows about 48-60 inches tall in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Prague Viburnum 'Pragense' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $128.97 each | 10 - 99: $122.52 each Prague Viburnum 'Pragense' is a broadleaf evergreen with lustrous, textured foliage and fragrant white spring flowers. Grows about 72-96 inches tall and performs well in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Smooth Witherod 'Winterthur' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $113.97 each | 10 - 99: $108.27 each Smooth Witherod 'Winterthur' is a native shrub with glossy leaves, creamy-white spring blooms, and showy fruit that shifts pink to blue. Grows about 7-8 ft tall. Performs best in full sun to part shade. In stock. |
 | Witherod Viburnum 'Nativestar® Raisinette' {3-Gallon pot} 1 - 9: $113.97 each | 10 - 99: $108.27 each Witherod Viburnum 'Nativestar(R) Raisinette' is a compact shrub with creamy-white spring blooms and showy, color-changing berries. Grows 60-84 in. tall and handles full sun to part shade. In stock. |