Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This shrub produces broad, green leaves that are mostly evergreen. Cymes of white-cream flowers cover the bush throughout summer. In the autumn, bright red berries provide a beautiful contrast against the green foliage. The berries last well into winter and provide a source of food for native birds. Provides year-round interest in your garden space.
Leatherleaf Viburnum is a low-maintenance perennial hedge growing 6-10 feet tall and wide. It is winter Hardy in USDA zones 5-8. This shrub also attracts birds and butterflies. Use as a specimen plant or around borders. Can also be used in multiple plantings to create a privacy hedge.
Leatherleaf Viburnum Care
Plant in full sun to part shade, well-drained soil. It prefers acidic soil. Tolerates alkaline and clay soils. Water regularly the first year of planting. Has some drought tolerance once established. This variety does not require fertilizer. Prune after flowers fade. Leaves my drop in extended periods of cold weather. Protect the plant from winter winds, especially in colder areas in the country and in dry periods throughout the winter. Mulch helps with winter cold protection, especially over the roots.
Leatherleaf Viburnum Spacing
This plant grows in a round, upright form and will fill in the void in a large empty space. It can be trimmed to maintain a smaller shape. Plant 10 feet apart, center on center to allow for enough air circulation.
Leatherleaf Viburnum Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 5 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Shade to Part Sun (0-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-10 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-10+ Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded, Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Mid to Late Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Leatherleaf Viburnum
- Botanical Name
- VIBURNUM RHYTIDOPHYLLUM
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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