David viburnum is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub that brings spring interest and stunning late-season fruit color to zones 7-9. Growing just 2-3 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, it produces delicate white flowers in spring followed by showy fruit that ripens from green through pink and red to an arresting metallic turquoise blue. The foliage remains leathery and attractive year-round in most climates, making this a shrub that earns its space in any garden. Because it's dioecious (requiring both male and female plants for fruit production), pairing it with a compatible pollinator unlocks its most spectacular season.
Partial Sun
Moderate
7-9
36in H x 48in W
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High
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The real magic happens in fall and early winter when David viburnum's fruit show transforms the shrub into a jewel box of color. Those metallic turquoise berries don't fade quickly; they persist well into winter, creating a striking focal point when much of the garden has gone dormant. Birds find them irresistible, so you're also inviting wildlife drama to unfold right outside your window. The spring flowers are delicate and honey-scented, attracting butterflies, but it's the fruit display that makes gardeners stop and stare.
David viburnum works beautifully as a hedge or foundation planting, where its compact mounded form creates year-round structure without requiring heavy shearing. The showy fruit and butterfly-attracting flowers make it equally valuable as an ornamental focal point in mixed borders, where its evergreen presence anchors the garden through winter.
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