SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum pragense 'Decker'
COMMON NAME: Decker Prague Viburnum
GARDEN SIZE: 8-10 feet tall x 8-10 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate to fast
USDA ZONE: 5-8
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, rounded
FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Dark green, glossy foliage
FLOWERS: Pink buds open to creamy white flowers
PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a host for local insects and wildlife. May provide food for insects in the spring.
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