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‘Winterthur’

Viburnum - Witherod

Viburnum nudum

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  • Native
  • Colorful fruit
  • Fall color
Description

Lustrous, deep green leaves transform to breathtaking wine-red autunm color. Spectacular fruit color starts ivory-white and transforms to hot pink then bright blue. Creamy white flowers in spring - plant near Brandywine™ viburnum to ensure fruit. Selected at Winterthur Gardens in Delaware.

Awards
Kentucky Theodore Klein Award
USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 6'
Width
5 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - however, pruning after bloom will remove the potential for fruit to develop. Prune selectively to shape with this in mind.

Uses

Mixed borders; foundation plantings; wildlife gardens; naturalizing; rain gardens; hedges.

Growing Tips

Plant within 50'/15m of Brandywine™ viburnum (or native V. nudum) to ensure a good fruit set.

Features: Fall interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Witherod, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, 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: Fall interest, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Foliage interest, Deer resistant, Heat tolerant, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Witherod, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, 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