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David Viburnum

Viburnum Davidii

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Overview

Viburnum davidii, or David viburnum, is an evergreen shrub prized for its deep green, leathery leaves and metallic blue berries. Ideal for low hedges, it thrives in part shade with well-drained soil. This compact plant typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads up to 4 feet. Its white spring blossoms add charm. Ensure cross-pollination for berry production; plant in USDA zones 7-9 for optimal growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 2–8Type Shrub
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — leathery leaves and metallic blue berries; leathery leaves with pronounced veining, image 62
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — shrub for full or half; its tolerance to low temperatures goes well into a range of 0°F to -10°F, image 60David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — giving it a textured appearance; is an evergreen shrub prized for its deep greenDavid Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — shrub with white blooms; its distinctive feature is the deep green, image 59David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — leathery leaves with pronounced veining; blueish-white flowers that are subtly fragrant, image 71David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — leathery leaves and metallic blue berries; leathery leaves with pronounced veining, image 42David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — This compact plant typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads up to 4 feet; its white spring blossoms add, image 64+82

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

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David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — leathery leaves and metallic blue berries; leathery leaves with pronounced veining, image 62
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — shrub for full or half; its tolerance to low temperatures goes well into a range of 0°F to -10°F, image 60
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — giving it a textured appearance; is an evergreen shrub prized for its deep green
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — shrub with white blooms; its distinctive feature is the deep green, image 59
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — leathery leaves with pronounced veining; blueish-white flowers that are subtly fragrant, image 71
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — leathery leaves and metallic blue berries; leathery leaves with pronounced veining, image 42
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — This compact plant typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads up to 4 feet; its white spring blossoms add, image 64
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — Once established, it requires minimal care, which may include light pruning to maintain its shape
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — is an evergreen shrub prized for its deep green
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — Its tolerance to low temperatures goes well into a range of 0°F to -10°F
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — leathery leaves with pronounced veining; blueish-white flowers that are subtly fragrant
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — Its white spring blossoms add charm; giving it a textured appearance, image 65
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — It is a low-growing and compact species; each leaf measures about 3 to 6 inches long and persists throughout, image 48
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — Ideal for low hedges, it thrives in part shade with well-drained soil; white flowers in the garden, image 63
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — Ensure cross-pollination for berry production; plant in USDA zones 7-9 for optimal growth; shrub with white, image 66
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — typically reaching 2 to 3 feet in height with a spread of 3 to 4 feet wide
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — white flowers in the garden; ideal for low hedges, it thrives in part shade with well-drained soil
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — Its tolerance to low temperatures goes well into a range of 0°F to -10°F; once established, it requires, image 57
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — these blooms give way to metallic blue berries when a male pollinator is present nearby; leathery leaves and metallic blue
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — This compact plant typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads up to 4 feet; its white spring blossoms add, image 44
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — these blooms give way to metallic blue berries when a male pollinator is present nearby; leathery leaves and, image 55
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — shrub for full or half
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — This compact plant typically reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads up to 4 feet
David Viburnum (Viburnum Davidii) — typically reaching 2 to 3 feet in height with a spread of 3 to 4 feet wide; shrub for full or half, image 49
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