burkwood viburnum
Viburnum burkwoodii
MBG Plant of Merit 2011
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size8 to 10 feet tall6 to 7 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pinkish white
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Burkwood viburnum (Viburnum burkwoodii) is a shrub for borders, hedges, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The pinkish white flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds. It is evergreen, tolerates drought, and gives fall color.
Pairs well with Saucer magnolia, Grape hyacinth, Burnet, and Damask rose.
Native range
Garden origin.