Viburnum Varieties and Cultivars

Viburnum carlesii

Extremely fragrant, white semi-snowball type flowers on a rounded, dense shrub. Sold as a two year plant. Grows 5'-8' by 4'-8' and is hardy in zones (4)5-7(8).


Viburnum carlesii 'Cayuga'

(V. carlesii x V. x carlcephalum) Abundant pink buds open to large, fragrant white blooms; compact, spreading, deciduous shrub. Sold as a two year plant. Grows to 6' and is hardy in zones 5-7.


Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre'® ('Synnesvedt')

Glossy, dark green foliage turning to a reddish purple in the fall. Sold as a two year plant. Grows to 10' by 10' and is hardy in zones 3-8.


Viburnum opulus 'Sterile'

European Cranberrybush; showy white flowers last for a long time. Sold as a two year plant. Grows to 12' and is hardy in zones 3-7.


Viburnum macrocephalum 'Sterile' 

Chinese Snowball viburnum; dense, rounded shrub with white snowball flowers. Sold as a two year plant. Grows to 12' by 15' and is hardy in zones 6-9.


Viburnum plicatum 'Kern's Pink'

Pink flowers on a vigorous plant. Sold as a two year plant. Grows 6-10' and is hardy in zones 5-7.


Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Shasta'

Abundant large flowers followed by bright red, then black fruits; broad, horizontal habit. Sold as a two year plant. Grows 6' by 10' and is hardy in zones 5-7.


Viburnum utile 'Conoy' 

A densely branched evergreen shrub with creamy white flowers and glossy leaves; resistant to bacterial leaf spot. Sold as a two eyar plant. It grows to 5' by 8' and is hardy in zones 6-8.


Viburnum utile 'Eskimo'

Snowball flowers 3-4" in diameter; fruits reddish-black; resistant to bacterial leaf spot. Sold as a two year plant. Grows 4-5' by 5' and is hardy in zones 6-8.


Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Mohawk'

Dark red buds opening to white flowers with a spicy fragrance; compact habit and resistant to mildew and leaf spot. Sold as a two year plant. Grows 7' by 7' and is hardy in zones 5-8.


Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Mariesii'

Large flowers that emerge above the foliage; horizontal in habit. Sold as a two year plant. Grows to 10' and is hardy in zones 5-7.


Viburnum x juddii

(V. carlesii x V. bitchiuense) Very fragrant bell-shaped flowers; more resistant to bacterial leaf spot. Sold as a two year plant. Grows 6' to 8' and is hardy in zones 4-8.


Viburnum x pragense

(V. rhytidophylloides x V. utile) Evergreen shrub with lustrous, dark green elliptic foliage; creamy white, flat-topped cymes; upright oval habit. Sold as a two year plant. Grows 8' by 10' and is hardy in zones 5-8.


Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Alleghany'

(V. rhytidophyllum x V. lantana) Yellow-white flowers borne above dark green leaves; dense, round habit. Sold as a two year plant. Grows to 10' by 11' and is hardy in zones 5-8.


Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Willowwood'

Lustrous green foliage and a nice arching habit. Sold as a two year plant. Grows to 10' by 10' and is hardy in zones 5-8.


NEW VIBURNUMS


Viburnum 'Nantucket'

The latest viburnum released from the U.S. Arboretum in Washington, D.C. Semi-evergreen, upright compact, lightly fragrant flowers in the spring. Grows to 12' by 7' and is hardy in zones 6-8.


Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Igloo'

Wide spreading mounded habit. Lacecap flowers. Grows to be 6' by 12' and is hardy in zone 5-7.


Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Excellent specimen; blends well with other broadleaf evergreens and has potential in massing or as a background plant. Tolerates heavy shade. Grows to be 10' by 15' and is hardy in zones 5-8.


Viburnum rhytidophyllum 'Cree'

More compact, oval rounded dark green leaves. Grows to be 8' by 8' and is hardy in zones 5-7.


Viburnum rhytidophyllum 'Green Trump'

A more compact form with darker, greener, and longer leaves. This plant is an introduction from Holland. It grows to be 6' by 8' and is hardy in zones 5-7.