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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

EMERALD ENVY®

Viburnum - Lantanaphyllum

Viburnum x rhytidophylloides

'NCVR1'

PP#28,094

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Emerald Envy viburnum in a landscape showing its mounded habit and dark green evergreen foliage "} White flower clusters on Emerald Envy viburnum Closeup of the dark green heavily textured foliage of Emerald Envy viburnum
  • Handsome foliage
  • Floriferous
  • Semi-evergreen
Description

Handsome semi-evergreen foliage and a dense, compact habit make Emerald Envy® viburnum a standout among its peers. A remarkably tough landscape shrub with loads of creamy white flowers in spring.

USDA Zone
6 - 9 (-10°F/-23°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
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood. Little pruning is typically required, but can be shaped as needed after blooming.

Uses

Mixed borders; hedges; foundation plantings; specimen.

Growing Tips

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

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week July 25, 2019
  • Benchcard: Emerald Envy® Viburnum Benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Emerald Envy® Viburnum Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Emerald Envy® Viburnum Tag
  • Spec Sheet: Emerald Envy® Viburnum Spec Sheet

    • 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: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, 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: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage