Viburnum

Viburnum (Viburnum spp.)

Common Names: Viburnum, Snowball Bush
Native to: Widely distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia, depending on the species
Lighting Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 3–20 feet, depending on the species
Width: 3–12 feet
Winter Look: Deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen, depending on the variety and climate
Seasonal Interest: White or pink flower clusters in spring or early summer
Drought Tolerance: Moderate to high once established
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates clay, sandy, limestone, or loamy soils
pH Range: 6.0–7.5
Hardiness Zones: 4–10, depending on species
Deer Resistance: Moderate; deer may browse young plants but generally avoid mature shrubs
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and birds (berries are a food source)
Potential Issues: Some varieties are susceptible to freeze damage
Notes: A versatile shrub for hedges and specimen plantings. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

Sandankwa Viburnum

By Daderot - Self-photographed, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16940769

Viburnum suspensum ('Sandankwa Viburnum')

Height: 6–12 feet
Features: Dense evergreen with dark green leaves and small white flowers. Thrives in coastal areas and tolerates Texas heat well.
Minimum temperature: 10 degrees

Spring Bouquet Viburnum

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Viburnum tinus ('Laurustinus') AKA Spring Bouquet Viburnum

Height: 6–12 feet
Features: Evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, white or pinkish flowers in late winter, and metallic blue berries. Ideal for Texas' milder regions.
Minimum temperature: Around 0 degrees

Sweet Viburnum

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Viburnum odoratissimum ('Sweet Viburnum')

Height: 12–20 feet
Features: Fast-growing evergreen with fragrant white flowers in spring and shiny green foliage. Excellent for hedges or screens.
Minimum temperature: 10 degrees

Chindo Viburnum

Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo'

Height: 10-12 feet by 6-8 feet
Features: Upright and dense evergreen with clusters of white flowers in spring
Minimum temperature: 10 degrees

Notes: The awabuki is slightly more compact than the Sweet Viburnum with glossier leaves.

Walter's Viburnum

Viburnum obovatum ('Walter's Viburnum')

Height: 6-12' (though many different heights are mentioned across the internet)
Features: Fast-growing evergreen with clusters of creamy white flowers in early spring—small, deep green leaves with dense growth habit. Idealy grown as a hedge and takes well to pruning. Occasional root suckers may develop around the plant.
Minimum temperature: -10 degrees

I have a client with these as a hedge. They are kept at about 4 feet tall and wide. They look like a large, dense Dwarf Yaupon Holly.