COMMON NAME: Raulston Hardy Dwarf Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 3–4 feet tall by 3–4 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6–10

EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade

WATER & SOIL: Average moisture; prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soils but tolerates clay, loam, or sand; adaptable to dry, wet, heat, humidity, and salt conditions

HABIT (FORM): Dense, erect, oval to rounded shrub

FOLIAGE: Glossy green leaves; evergreen to semi-evergreen with purple winter color in colder conditions

FLOWERS: Dome-shaped clusters of small white flowers in early spring; may bloom sporadically in fall and winter

PLANT ORIGIN: Cultivar of Walter’s viburnum native to the southeastern United States

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for butterflies and moths from neighboring states, and could be a food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.

FERTILIZING: Minimal; fertilize lightly if needed in spring

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: Hedge, foundation planting, specimen shrub, rain gardens