Alleghany Viburnum

Alleghany viburnum is an easy-to-grow large shrub. Its claim to fame is the fact that its leaves stay on the plant for a long time, making it only briefly deciduous over the winter. The leaves are deep green, leathery and wrinkled.

In spring, the spectacular clusters of creamy white flowers give way to red berries. The berries darken to a glossy black and persist through summer and fall.

Alleghany viburnum is a good substitute for rhododendrons and other broadleaf evergreens.

Alleghany Viburnum

Alleghany viburnum is an easy-to-grow large shrub. Its claim to fame is the fact that its leaves stay on the plant for a long time, making it only briefly deciduous over the winter. The leaves are deep green, leathery and wrinkled.

In spring, the spectacular clusters of creamy white flowers give way to red berries. The berries darken to a glossy black and persist through summer and fall.

Alleghany viburnum is a good substitute for rhododendrons and other broadleaf evergreens.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Alleghany'

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Pronunciation

vy-BUR-num ry-tid-oh-fye-LOY-deez

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Mature Height

6 to 10 ft.

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Mature Spread

6 to 10 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

creamy white

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Bloom time

early summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

only known in cultivation

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade, shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 6,500 ft.

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