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‘Cree’

Viburnum - Lantanaphyllum

Viburnum x rhytidophylloides

'Cree'

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A woman standing next to a very tall specimen of Cree viburnum which has dark green foliage and a heavy crop of red berries "} The heavily textured evergreen foliage of Cree viburnum
  • Handsome foliage
  • Semi-evergreen
  • Deer resistant
Description

A compact selection of leatherleaf viburnum noted for its glossy, heavily textured, deep green foliage and attractive red fruit in late summer. Best fruit set when planted near a selection of V. rhytidophyllum. Large white flowers in May. This is a good choice for shady areas.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
6 - 8'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Semi-evergreen
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Prefers moist, well drained soils.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood. However, pruning after blooming will remove the potential for fruit develop.

Uses

Mixed borders; hedges; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

Site out of winter winds, particularly in cold climates. Benefits from mulch.

Features: Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Heat tolerant, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Lantanaphyllum, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

Features: Deer resistant, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Heat tolerant, Winter interest

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Lantanaphyllum, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage