Viburnum Rhytidophyllum | Leatherleaf Viburnum
DESCRIPTION
Viburnum rhytidophyllum is an evergreen shrub admired for its distinctive foliage and flowers. Its long, leathery leaves are dark green on top with a velvety, pale underside, giving it a textured appearance. In late spring, it produces clusters of creamy white flowers that grow in dense, domed inflorescences. These blooms are followed by bright red fruits that mature to shiny black, providing visual interest and a food source for birds into winter.
Native to China, Leatherleaf Viburnum thrives in woodland or shaded garden settings and is valued for its adaptability to various soil types. Its hardiness and low maintenance make it a popular choice for hedges or screening, especially in sheltered locations to protect the foliage from wind damage.
DESCRIPTION
Viburnum rhytidophyllum is an evergreen shrub admired for its distinctive foliage and flowers. Its long, leathery leaves are dark green on top with a velvety, pale underside, giving it a textured appearance. In late spring, it produces clusters of creamy white flowers that grow in dense, domed inflorescences. These blooms are followed by bright red fruits that mature to shiny black, providing visual interest and a food source for birds into winter.
Native to China, Leatherleaf Viburnum thrives in woodland or shaded garden settings and is valued for its adaptability to various soil types. Its hardiness and low maintenance make it a popular choice for hedges or screening, especially in sheltered locations to protect the foliage from wind damage.
DESCRIPTION
Viburnum rhytidophyllum is an evergreen shrub admired for its distinctive foliage and flowers. Its long, leathery leaves are dark green on top with a velvety, pale underside, giving it a textured appearance. In late spring, it produces clusters of creamy white flowers that grow in dense, domed inflorescences. These blooms are followed by bright red fruits that mature to shiny black, providing visual interest and a food source for birds into winter.
Native to China, Leatherleaf Viburnum thrives in woodland or shaded garden settings and is valued for its adaptability to various soil types. Its hardiness and low maintenance make it a popular choice for hedges or screening, especially in sheltered locations to protect the foliage from wind damage.
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Family: Adoxaceae
Height: 10 feet
Width: 10 feet
Foliage color: Dark green, evergreen, with a rough texture and fuzzy gray undersides
Flower color: Creamy white
Bloom time: Late spring
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low, but benefits from pruning for shape and removing old branches
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Bees, butterflies, and birds; berries provide food for wildlife
