Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Viburnums are some of the easiest and most rewarding shrubs to add in the garden. Nantucket Viburnum is an introduction from the National Arboretum’s breeding program. Nantucket has a compact shape that needs less maintenance to stay tight and tidy. The large puffs of white flowers late in the spring encourage native pollinators to the garden by the masses.
The natural pyramid shape shows off semi-evergreen leaves that provide shelter for small wildlife that may be visiting your garden. The small red berries appear in the late summer and provide nutrition for birds through the winter. Nantucket has been developed to have superior drought and heat tolerance. This is one Viburnum that can be grown in the South with great results.
Nantucket Viburnum Care
Viburnum can handle just about any position in the garden. Full sun to part shade. Average to rich soil. Acid to alkaline soil is not an issue. Well-drained soil that retains moisture is best to help Nantucket establish well. Watering with soaker hoses or drip irrigation is the most efficient means. Mulching with organic compost or leaves in the fall will help build the soil water holding capacity and improve the texture over time.
Annual maintenance in the early spring is some light pruning if needed and applying a well balanced, slow release fertilizer. Pruning out any dead, diseased, dying or diagonal branches that have been affected by the winter will help keep Nantucket Viburnum healthy and tidy looking. Viburnum responds very well to a hard cutback or rejuvenation pruning if needed. Do not cut back more than one third of the branches at a time. This will ensure that blooming is not interrupted for the following year.
Nantucket Viburnum Spacing
Nantucket Viburnum reaches a mature height of 8-10 feet and a width of 5-6 feet. Spacing each shrub at 9 feet, center on center, will ensure the pyramid shape of Nantucket is highlighted. Good air circulation around plants helps to keep mildew and mold diseases to a minimum.
Nantucket Viburnum Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 9 (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
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 8-10 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 5-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
?
"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, Semi-Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Nantucket Viburnum
- Botanical Name
- VIBURNUM CARLESII X 'NANTUCKET'
- Brand
- Plants That Work
Simple Plant Spacing Calculator
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
We stand behind our plants with industry-leading guarantees to give you peace of mind.
We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
Starting January 1, 2026 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!