This shrub’s signature characteristics are its tiered shape and handsome, grayish brown branches. It lights up in fall with reddish purple leaves and bright red fruits that change to black. In spring, flat flower clusters borne above stems open white and turn deep pink. Summer leaves are dark green with furrowed veins.
CareProvide full to partial sun and moist, well-drained soil. To maintain the elegant horizontal form, remove vertical watersprouts as they appear.
PropagationTake greenwood cuttings in summer.
ProblemsNothing serious.
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- Genus : Viburnum
- Zones : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Plant Height : 6 to 10 feet
- Plant Width : 6 to 10 feet
- Bloom Time : Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
- Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Maintenance : Low
- Moisture : Medium Moisture
- Flower Color : Pink, White
- Characteristics : Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Fruit
- Plant Type : Shrubs
- Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest
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