Common Name:
David viburnum
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Adoxaceae (formerly in Caprifoliaceae)
Geographic Origin:
China and Taiwan
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
3-5 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Foundation plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
White
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

This is a compact, slowly growing, evergreen shrub, usually under 5 feet in height and broader than tall. It has broadly oval, deeply veined, shiny leaves, colored very dark green on their upper surface. Flattish clusters of white flowers make their appearance in summer. These develop by fall into beautiful blue berries.