Viburnum Burkwood 7 gal

Viburnum Burkwood (Viburnum × burkwoodii) 

Description:
Viburnum Burkwood (Viburnum × burkwoodii), also known as Burkwood Viburnum, is a standout deciduous shrub prized for its intensely fragrant, ball-shaped clusters of pinkish-white flowers that bloom in early to mid-spring. The blooms emerge from attractive pink buds and fill the garden with a spicy-sweet aroma, making this shrub a must-have near patios, walkways, or entryways where the fragrance can be enjoyed. After flowering, the plant develops pendulous clusters of red berries that ripen to black in summer, providing food for birds and adding seasonal interest. Its glossy, dark green foliage turns deep maroon or purple in fall, and in warmer climates (zones 7–8), the leaves may remain evergreen.

Burkwood Viburnum has an upright, multi-stemmed habit and matures at 8–10 feet tall and 5–7 feet wide, making it ideal as a specimen, hedge, screen, or in mixed borders. Exceptionally easy to grow and low maintenance, it is tolerant of a wide range of soils, urban pollution, and is deer resistant. This hybrid is also drought and heat tolerant once established.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Viburnum × burkwoodii

• Common Name: Burkwood Viburnum

• Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub

• Mature Height: 8–10 feet

• Mature Spread: 5–7 feet

• Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed, densely-branched

• Foliage: Glossy dark green, ovate; maroon/purple fall color; semi-evergreen in warmer zones

• Flower Color: Pink buds opening to white, fragrant, ball-shaped clusters (2–4" wide)

• Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring (March–April)

• Fruit: Red berries ripening to black in summer (not showy)

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Adaptable; prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates a wide range

• Water Needs: Average; drought tolerant once established

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 4–8

• Maintenance: Very low; prune after flowering if needed

• Resistances: Deer resistant, heat and drought tolerant, urban tolerant, pest and disease resistant

• Wildlife: Attracts birds, butterflies, and pollinators

• Uses: Specimen, hedge, screen, border, foundation planting, fragrance garden

Care Tips:

• Plant in full sun to partial shade for best flowering and foliage.

• Water regularly during establishment; mulch to retain moisture.

• Prune lightly after flowering to shape or control size.

• Fertilize in early spring if desired.

• Space plants 5–7 feet apart for hedges or mass plantings.

Enjoy intoxicating spring fragrance, year-round beauty, and easy care with Viburnum Burkwood-a classic choice for hedges, borders, and specimen plantings!