Viburnum burkwoodii

Fragrant Viburnum

Burkwood viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii) is valued for strongly fragrant spring flowers and glossy foliage. Leaves can take on maroon tones and may remain through winter in mild climates.

Its structure combines several main stems and an open canopy. Growth is moderate. Leaf retention varies with winter conditions. Autumn foliage can bring purple and red tones.

Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. Provide acidic, well-drained soil.

Size
• Height: 8-10 ft
• Width: 5-9 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Best Uses
• Border
• Foundation
• Mass Planting
• Specimen
• Drought Tolerant Landscapes

Plant type

Flowering Shrub, Semi Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft

Width

5-9 ft

Hardiness zones

4a–8b

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Purple, Red

Fruit color

Black, Red

Attracts

Butterflies, Songbirds

Soil

Acidic, Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Foundation, Mass Planting, Pollinator garden, Specimen

Shape

Multi Stem, Open Canopy

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

Yes