Shrub
Wayfaringtree Viburnum
Viburnum lantana
Features
Small, white flowers in flat-topped clusters in late spring; fruit changes from yellow to red to black and all three colors may be present in the same fruit cluster, giving the shrub a very colorful appearance; the fruit persist through much of autumn; autumn color is purple red, but is not consistent from year to year.
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil is best, but is very tolerant of dry soils; also very tolerant of alkaline soils.
Cultivars
- 'Emerald Triumph'- 6-8 feet tall, dark green foliage, fruits earlier than the species.
- 'Mohican'- 6-8 feet tall, fruit turn orange red and stay that color for several weeks before turning black.
Mature Height
10-15 Feet
Size
Medium
Large
Mature Width
6-10 Feet
Mature Form
Oval to rounded; somewhat leggy
Native To:
Asia
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Wind
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Uses
Border
Hedge
Massing
Screen
Specimen
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Purple
Red
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
One of the most trouble free viburnums.
Additional Notes
Viburnums tend to be multi-season plants with ornamental value throughout a large part of the season.
Related Resources
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