Viburnum suspensum
Sandankwa Viburnum
Description
Evergreen shrub, multi-stemmed, compact, 6-12 ft tall. Leaves are opposite, simple, evergreen, tiny, oval, base rounded or wedge-shaped, and tip pointed. Flowers are tubular, waxy, white with some pink, in tight clusters (panicles) and tiny. Fruit somewhat spherical, red and maturing to black, not persistent. Sun to part shade. Little to moderate irrigation needed. Often used as a hedge or screen. Does best in fertile, moist, well-draining soil. Do not let soil dry out. Will tolerate clay soil and coastal conditions.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Width Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Black, Red
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.