12 Species Of Viburnum Shrubs

Many viburnums put on a showy display, producing white (sometimes tinged with pink) flowers in clusters called corymbs. Most species are dioecious, meaning that cross-pollination with another variety or species is needed for pollination to occur with a few being monoecious. If both sexes are present, the female flowers later produce drupes that are red, purple, blue, or black. Interestingly, some species are edible, while others are mildly toxic. Here are 12 popular species of viburnum, sure to make a lovely addition to your landscape.

Native Area: Nursery hybrid; parent species are native to AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 4a - 8aHeight: 8–10 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Western ChinaUSDA Growing Zones: 7a–9aHeight: 10–20 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Western ChinaUSDA Growing Zones: 7b–9aHeight: 2–5 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Southwest ChinaUSDA Growing Zones: 7–10Height: 7–15 feetSun Exposure: Partial

Native Area: Japan, KoreaUSDA Growing Zones: 4b–7aHeight: 4–6 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Mediterranean, northern AfricaUSDA Growing Zones: 7-9Height: 6–12 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Central and western ChinaUSDA Growing Zones: 5b–8aHeight: 6–15 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Eastern North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 3a-7aHeight: 14–16 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Europe, northwestern Africa, Asia Minor, Caucasus, central AsiaUSDA Growing Zones: 2b-8aHeight: 8–15 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

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Native Area: Eastern North AmericaUSDA Growing Zones: 2a–8aHeight: 6–10 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: China, Indian subcontinent, Indo-China, MalaysiaUSDA Growing Zones: 5–9Height: 10–16 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial

Native Area: Europe, Western Asia, North AfricaUSDA Zones: 4b–7aHeight: 10–15 feetSun Exposure: Full, Partial