SCIENTIFIC NAME: Viburnum rhytidophylloides 'Allegheny'

COMMON NAME: Allegheny Viburnum

GARDEN SIZE: 10 feet tall x 10 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: 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): Rounded, dense, upright

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; Textured, leathery, dark green leaves (remains evergreen in temperatures above 0°F)

FLOWERS: Large clusters of fragrant, white flowers bloom in spring and showy red berries that mature to black in the fall.

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid of V. rhytidophyllum (leatherleaf) and V. lantana (wayfaring tree)

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