Chindo Viburnum

The Chindo Viburnum is certainly one of the very best evergreen shrubs you can plant. This fast-growing bush matures to be around 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide, with dense branching to the ground. The leaves are up to 8 inches long, very glossy and a dark, rich green. Spring leaves are pale green and then flush with dark pink. In late spring clusters of tiny white flowers appear, which are very fragrant. By fall these have become big bunches of red berries, which ripen to black. Use this plant for screening, foundation planting and in shrub beds. Grow it in sunny natural settings, or in a large planter.

• Spectacular evergreen shrub
• Large, very glossy green leaves
• Dark pink leaves in spring
• Fragrant white flowers
• Large clusters of red berries in fall

Full sun is best for the Chindo Viburnum, but it will tolerate a little shade too. It grows well in any well-drained soil, including alkaline soils, and once established it is drought resistant. It has no pests or diseases and deer generally leave it alone. It grows best in warmer zones, or in a sheltered spot in zone 7. It can be pruned and trimmed, but it is best left to mature naturally so that it flowers and fruits well.