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David Viburnum

David Viburnum

Viburnum davidii

Item #7420 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 - 9

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Plant Description

A showy, low-growing, compact, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub valued for its glossy dark green leaves and metallic turquoise blue fruit. Planting two or more plants will ensure good cross-pollination for consistent berry production. Use to create a low hedge or for a foundation shrub with ferns, azaleas and other acid-loving plants.

  • Overview
    Light Needs:
    Partial to full sun
    Watering Needs:
    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
    Average Landscape Size:
    Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
    Key Feature:
    Handsome Compact Shrub
    Blooms:
    Spring flowers, followed by fall fruit.
    Landscape Uses:
    Border, Ground Cover, Hedge, Mass Planting, Poolside, Urban Garden, Wildlife Garden, Woodland Garden
  • Detail
    Botanical Pronunciation:vy-BER-num day-VID-eye
    Plant type:Shrub
    Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
    Growth habit:Compact
    Growth rate:Moderate
    Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide.
    Special features:Bird Friendly, Compact Form, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest
    Foliage color:Green
    Blooms:Spring flowers, followed by fall fruit.
    Flower color:White
    Flower attributesShowy Flowers
    Garden styleCottage, Rustic
    Design IdeasThe 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.
    Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Magnolia (Magnolia); Astilbe (Astilbe); Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Hosta (Hosta)
  • Care
    Care Information
    Provide organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates mild drought. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.Pruning time: late winter or early spring.
    Light Needs:
    <strong>Partial Sun / Partial Shade</strong>: These two terms are often used interchangeably to mean 3-6 (or 4-6) hours of sunlight each day. However, there is a difference. <strong>Partial shade</strong> typically means the plants will appreciate a more gentle exposure such as the weaker morning or early afternoon sun, with the emphasis on providing the minimum needed shade and sheltering from intense late afternoon sun. <strong>Partial sun</strong> typically means the plants <u>need</u> some direct sun, so the emphasis is on meeting the required minimum hours of sunlight, with filtered sunlight or shade the balance of the day. Both are best with shelter from the harshest late afternoon sun. This shade could be provided by a structure, a wall, larger plants or tree(s).
    Partial to full sun
    Watering Needs:
    Water needs: Moderate
    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

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