SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum nudum 'Bulk' (Brandywine™)

COMMON NAME: Brandywine Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 5-6 feet tall x 5-6 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Full sun to Part shade

WATER & SOIL: Prefers average, well-drained soils. Tolerates a range of soil types. Requires regular watering after planting, but is drought tolerant once established.

HABIT (FORM): Upright

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; Glossy green leaves that turn dark maroon-red in fall

FLOWERS: White flower clusters bloom in spring, followed by vibrant berries that change from green to pink and blue

PLANT ORIGIN: Southeastern and Eastern United States (including Tennessee)

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for local butterflies and moths, and food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.

FERTILIZING: Apply evergreen fertilizer in the spring and fall.

PRUNING: Minimal pruning recommended. If pruning is needed, hand pruning is suggested for best results.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Specimen, Screening, Foundation Planting, Habitat

NOTES: Self-fertile, but pollination improves with a different variety of Viburnum nudum.