This shrub to small tree has upright grey stems with spreading branches that form a bushy habit. It has dark green oblong pointed toothed leaves and the small tube-shaped white flowers appear in a dense cluster during early summer followed by red berries.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Viburnum erubescens is naturally found in the lower Himalayas extending to western China growing in woodlands in well drained moderately fertile organic rich moist soil that is tending acidic. It prefers a protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

This shrub is grown for its fragrant flowers and its bushy habit. It is planted in parks and gardens along borders or as a specimen in garden beds. It may also be trimmed to form an informal hedge and is suitable for inland regions. It establishes in 3 to 4 years tolerating a wide range of soil types. ID 2745

Viburnum (vee-BUR-num) erubescens (er-yoo-BES-kens)

Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
This family consists of many ornamental shrubs and vines