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Leatherleaf Viburnum

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Light Needs

Light Needs

Full Shade to Partial Sun
(0 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height

Mature Height

6-10 Feet
Mature Spread

Mature Spread

6-10+ Feet
Growing Zones

Growing Zones

5 to 8

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 Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 6 - 10 Feet
Mature Spread: 6 - 10 Feet
Spacing: 6 - 10 Feet
Habit: Mounded, Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Mid-May
Foliage Type: Evergreen
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens
Features: Attracts Pollinators
Brand:
Common Name: Leatherleaf Viburnum
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: VIBURNUM RHYTIDOPHYLLUM
SKU: 1231001147-pc
Container Sizes

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.

Quart Pot
Quart Pot

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

2.5 Quart
2.5 Quart

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

#1 Pot
#1 Pot

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

#2 Pot
#2 Pot

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

#3 Pot
#3 Pot

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

#5 Pot
#5 Pot

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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