David Viburnum
Viburnum davidii
Showy evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green leaves and metallic turquoise blue fruit. Use as foundation shrub with ferns, azaleas and other acid loving plants.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | vy-BER-num day-VID-eye |
| Key feature: | Ornamental Berries |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Mounding grower to 2 to 3 ft tall; 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Ornamental Berries |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Hedge, Poolside |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring flowers followed by fall fruit |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7420 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Pruning time: late winter or early spring.
Design Ideas
The metallic blue fruit of this small evergreen shrub is a fine, showy characteristic. Plant a row along the front walk or use a small group as an accent next to the door where you will be able to enjoy the year-round handsome look.
Showy evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green leaves and metallic turquoise blue fruit. Use as foundation shrub with ferns, azaleas and other acid loving plants.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch. Pruning time: late winter or early spring.
Design Ideas
The metallic blue fruit of this small evergreen shrub is a fine, showy characteristic. Plant a row along the front walk or use a small group as an accent next to the door where you will be able to enjoy the year-round handsome look.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | vy-BER-num day-VID-eye |
| Key feature: | Ornamental Berries |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 7 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Mounding grower to 2 to 3 ft tall; 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Special features: | Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Ornamental Berries |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Hedge, Poolside |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring flowers followed by fall fruit |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7420 |
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