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Sargent Viburnum

Viburnum Sargentii

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Overview

The Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) is a hardy deciduous shrub, reaching 6-10 feet in height and spread. It's loved for its creamy-white spring blooms, red fruit maturing to black, and fiery red fall foliage. This adaptable plant prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soils. Ideal for hedges/screens, it provides year-round interest and attracts wildlife. Space plants 5-6 feet apart to allow for mature growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — The Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) is a hardy deciduous shrub, reaching 6-10 feet in height and spread
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — This adaptable plant prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soilsSargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — The Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) is a hardy deciduous shrub, reaching 6-10 feet in height and spreadSargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — Space plants 5-6 feet apart to allow for mature growthSargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — Ideal for hedges/screens, it provides year-round interest and attracts wildlifeSargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — originating from northeastern AsiaSargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — offering a rich tapestry of visual and sensory attributes throughout the seasons+40

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — It's loved for its creamy-white spring blooms, red fruit maturing to black, and fiery red fall foliage
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — This adaptable plant prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soils
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — The Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) is a hardy deciduous shrub, reaching 6-10 feet in height and spread
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — Space plants 5-6 feet apart to allow for mature growth
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — Ideal for hedges/screens, it provides year-round interest and attracts wildlife
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — originating from northeastern Asia
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — offering a rich tapestry of visual and sensory attributes throughout the seasons
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — The Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) presents a noteworthy addition to any garden design
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — making it an excellent choice for use as a hedge
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — is celebrated for its robust growth habit and generous size
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — typically reaching up to 10 to 12 feet in height with a comparable spread of 10 to 12 feet
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — The leaves emerge in a bright green hue in spring, transforming to a deep, verdant green as they mature
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — flat-topped cymes up to 4 to 8 inches across
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — ovate leaves that span approximately 2 to 4 inches in length
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — These are highly attractive to pollinators and are followed by bright red fruit that matures to black
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — offering food for birds.<br><br>Given its size and seasonal interest
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — When designing with this shrub
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — account for its mature dimensions and its ability to create a substantial presence in the landscape
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — white flowers in the garden
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — The Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) is a hardy deciduous shrub, reaching 6-10 feet in height and spread; ideal
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — shrub with white blooms
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — shrub for full or half
Sargent Viburnum (Viburnum Sargentii) — This adaptable plant prefers full sun to partial shade, and well-drained soils; when designing with this shrub

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