- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 10 Feet
- Mature Spread 8 - 10 Feet
- Growing Zones 6 - 9
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 Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 5 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 5 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Hedges & Privacy, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Plants That Work |
| Common Name: Nantucket Viburnum |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: VIBURNUM CARLESII X `NANTUCKET` |
- SKU:
- 1231008514-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.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
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
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
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
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
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
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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