Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Viburnum davidii
David Viburnum
- Family
- Adoxaceae
- Height
- 3 to 5 feet
- Width
- 3 to 5 feet
- Flower color
- White
- Foliage color
- Glossy dark green
- Bloom time
- Late spring
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; prune to maintain shape if needed
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 7 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators, especially bees
About this plant
Viburnum davidii is an evergreen shrub native to the mountainous regions of China. It is known for its attractive, leathery, dark green foliage, which adds texture and color to the landscape year-round. In late spring to early summer, the plant produces small, white, tubular flowers arranged in flat-topped clusters. These blossoms are often followed by blue-black berries that add seasonal interest, attracting birds to the garden.
This viburnum variety is valued for its ornamental qualities and adaptability to shaded or woodland settings. Its compact size, evergreen nature, and colorful fruit make it a popular choice for hedges, borders, or as a groundcover in mixed plantings. Viburnum davidii offers year-round visual appeal, with its dense foliage providing a backdrop to its seasonal blooms and berries.
Companion plants
Daphne · Brunnera · Tiarella · Camellia · Bleeding heart · Hellebore
Design tip
Carry David Viburnum’s glossy evergreen foliage through a shaded planting as a steady structural element. Its broad, textured leaves create visual substance year-round, while white spring flowers and vivid blue-black berries introduce distinct seasonal changes without altering its compact form.
