About This Plant
A compact, native viburnum with thick, leathery green foliage and clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring. The flowers are followed by colorful berries that transition from green to red and eventually deep blue-black, adding beautiful fall and winter interest. Foliage turns rich red in autumn, while the flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. A versatile choice for woodland gardens, mixed borders, rain gardens, or naturalized plantings.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with 6+ hours of direct sun. Dig a hole 2–3 times as wide as the pot but no deeper, with the top of the root ball slightly above ground level. Loosen circling roots and backfill with the native soil. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Feed once in early spring with a slow-release shrub fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Blooms in spring: prune right after flowering so you keep next year's buds. Remove dead or damaged branches any time. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.