Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 4 - 5 feet |
Plant Spread: | 7 - 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen Other: Glossy, maroon tinge of leaves in winter |
Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: Red maturing to black |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Other: Turns black in fall. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on old wood |
Flower Color: | White Other: Dark pink buds |
Bloom Size: | 2"-3" |
Flower Time: | Spring Other: Late April |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 1997 Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Plant Award |
Parentage: | Park Farm Hybrid x Viburnum utile |
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