Viburnums deliver everything: fragrant spring blooms, summer berries for birds, fall color, and winter structure. With 150+ species, there's a viburnum for almost any site. Korean spice viburnum is the most fragrant.
Sun: Full sun to part shade. Water: Moderate. Zones: 3–8. Height: 3–15 ft. Bloom time: Spring.
Plant in well-drained soil. Most species are adaptable. Prune lightly after flowering — heavy pruning sacrifices next year's berries. Plant two different cultivars of the same species for best berry production. Watch for viburnum leaf beetle in the Northeast.
常见问题
01 Why does my viburnum have no berries?
Most viburnums need cross-pollination between two different cultivars of the same species. A single plant flowers but sets no fruit. Plant a compatible pollinator within 50 feet — for example, two different cultivars of V. dentatum or V. dilatatum.
02 What's the most fragrant viburnum?
Korean spice viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) has the strongest fragrance — clove-scented and carries across a yard. 'Cayuga' and 'Mohawk' are improved cultivars. Burkwood viburnum (V. × burkwoodii) is a close second with slightly later bloom.
03 Why are my viburnum leaves being eaten?
Viburnum leaf beetle — a serious pest spreading across the Northeast. Inspect stems in winter for tiny black egg-laying wounds and prune them off. Neem oil on young larvae in spring works; severe infestations may need systemic insecticide.