This large shrub has multiple greyish stems with upright spreading branches that form a compact rounded crown. It has leathery glossy green elliptical leaves and the tiny greenish tube-shaped flowers appear in a dense cluster during spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Viburnum propinquumis naturally found from western China to Taiwan and the Philippines growing in woodlands in well drained moderately fertile moist soils that are tending acidic. It prefers an open sunny position and is slightly frost tolerant but drought tender.

This Viburnum is grown for its bushy habit and its glossy foliage. It is planted in parks and large gardens along borders or as a specimen for screening. It is suitable for coastal and inland regions establishing in 3 to 4 years and is long lived. It is also used in commercial sites or for street plantings. ID 2746

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated outside its native environment and may be difficult to obtained, requiring a specialist nursery.

Viburnum(vee-BUR-num) propinquum(pro-PEN-kum)

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