Allegheny Viburnum

Viburnum rhytidophylloides 'Allegheny'

Pronunciation: vy-BER-num ry-ty-doh-fil-OY-deez
SKU #07530
5-8

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 10 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8

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Description This attractive, dense, upright shrub with textured, leathery, dark green foliage makes a great hedge, screen, or windbreak. Large clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by showy red fruit that matures to black. Remains evergreen in temperatures above 0° Fahrenheit; deciduous elsewhere.
Bloom Time Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Semi-Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Habit Rounded
Flower Attributes Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Design Ideas The upright form and textured leaves of this shrub make it an excellent choice to include in a courtyard garden. Or plant it within the border where its fragrant flowers and red fruit can be enjoyed.
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Beardtongue (Penstemon); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Aster (Aster); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Elderberry (Sambucus)
Care Instructions Prefers organically rich, somewhat moist, well-draining soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.
Details
DescriptionThis attractive, dense, upright shrub with textured, leathery, dark green foliage makes a great hedge, screen, or windbreak. Large clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by showy red fruit that matures to black. Remains evergreen in temperatures above 0° Fahrenheit; deciduous elsewhere.
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak
Design IdeasThe upright form and textured leaves of this shrub make it an excellent choice to include in a courtyard garden. Or plant it within the border where its fragrant flowers and red fruit can be enjoyed.
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsBeardtongue (Penstemon); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Aster (Aster); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Elderberry (Sambucus)
Care
Care InstructionsPrefers organically rich, somewhat moist, well-draining soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.

Frequently asked questions

Does Allegheny Viburnum produce flowers?
Spring
Is Allegheny Viburnum evergreen or deciduous?
Allegheny Viburnum is Semi-Evergreen.
What are the special features of Allegheny Viburnum?
Allegheny Viburnum is Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
Is Allegheny Viburnum resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant
How fast does Allegheny Viburnum grow?
Allegheny Viburnum has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Allegheny Viburnum?
Allegheny Viburnum grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Allegheny Viburnum in my landscape?
Allegheny Viburnum is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
How can I use Allegheny Viburnum in my garden design?
The upright form and textured leaves of this shrub make it an excellent choice to include in a courtyard garden. Or plant it within the border where its fragrant flowers and red fruit can be enjoyed.
What color are Allegheny Viburnum flowers?
Allegheny Viburnum produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Allegheny Viburnum?
Allegheny Viburnum has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Allegheny Viburnum?
Good companion plants for Allegheny Viburnum include: Beardtongue (Penstemon); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Aster (Aster); Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium); Elderberry (Sambucus).
How do I care for Allegheny Viburnum?
Prefers organically rich, somewhat moist, well-draining soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established reduce frequency. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape.

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