This shrub has upright spreading branches that form a compact rounded habit. It has glossy dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the small tube-shaped white flowers appear in clusters during late spring followed by bluish fruit.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Viburnum davidii is naturally found in western China growing in Sichuan in thickets. It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil in a protected sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

David Viburnum is grown for its attractive foliage and is planted in gardens as a low border or mass planted as a tall ground cover. It is suitable for coastal or inland regions establishing in 3 to 4 years but is damaged by very cold winters.It can also be grown in containers or used on roof gardens. It is moderately deer resistant. ID 2221

Viburnum (vee-BUR-num) davidii(dav-ee-DEE-eye)

Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)