SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum utile 'Eskimo'

COMMON NAME: Eskimo Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 4–5 feet tall by 4–5 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 6–8

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): Dense, compact

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; Glossy, leathery dark green leaves with yellow, orange, or red fall color

FLOWERS: Showy, creamy white tubular flowers in 3–4 inch snowball-like clusters in spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Northern North America (north of 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