David's Viburnum
Viburnum davidii
Adoxaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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David's viburnum is an evergreen shrub from western China reaching 4 ft with slow growth and pink flowers. It blooms on previous season's wood from April to May with small, flat-topped flower clusters followed by metallic blue fruit.
David's viburnum is hardy in zones 7b-8b and thrives in partial shade with moist, moderate-moisture soil (pH 5.5-7.0). It is useful for hedging and has low maintenance requirements. It attracts butterflies and is notably slow-establishing.
Quick Facts
Height
4 ft
Growth Rate
Slow
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 7b–8b
Bloom Time
April to May
Origin
Western China
Phenological Calendar
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| Flower buds visible BBCH 50 | April |
Diseases (9)
Symptom category — not a single disease Leaf Spot Botrytis cinerea Botrytis Shoot Blight Ramorum Blight (Sudden Oak Death) Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew Pseudomonas syringae pv. viburni or Xanthomonas spp. Bacterial blight (Leaf spot) Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Bacterial Blight Symptom category — not a single disease Root Rot Phytophthora cactorum"heeled in\" (placed in sawdust pile... Shoot Blight Botryosphaeria corticis Stem Canker