Prague Viburnum

The Prague Viburnum is a very desirable shrub, because it is one of very few broad-leaf evergreens that are hardy in zone 5. It forms a large, multi-stem shrub, to about 10 feet tall, with very attractive dark-green leaves with white undersides. In spring clusters of pink buds become flat heads of near-white flowers, followed by berries that ar red, turning black. These remain on the bush well into winter. Grow this plant at the back of beds or along the edge of wooded areas. Use it for a year-round screen or grow it as a lawn specimen.

• Handsome glossy foliage with white undersides
• Pink buds become creamy-white spring flowers
• Red berries turn black, lasting until Christmas
• Reliably evergreen even in zone 5
• Very easy to grow in sun or partial shade

The Prague Viburnum is very easy to grow in any soil that is not always dry. It grows well in damp soil, but not if it is always very wet. It will grow in full sun, or in partial shade, and this is a very easy, low-maintenance shrub. It normally has no serious pests or diseases, and it doesn’t need regular attention. You can prune it after flowering if needed, and it can be cut to the ground and re-grown if it becomes too large.