SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum plicatum forma plicatum 'Popcorn'

COMMON NAME: Popcorn Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 6-8 feet tall x 6-8 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast

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): Compact, rounded

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; Deeply veined green leaves that turn red to purple in fall

FLOWERS: Profuse, popcorn ball-shaped white clusters in spring; excellent for cutting

PLANT ORIGIN: China and Japan

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