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
Botanic Name
Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Alleghany'
Pronunciation
vy-BUR-num ry-tid-oh-fye-LOY-deez
Mature Height
6 to 10 ft.
Mature Spread
6 to 10 ft.
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.
Flower Color
creamy white
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
only known in cultivation
Light Requirements
sun, part shade, shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 5-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 6,500 ft.
Performance
While not grown at the Xeriscape Garden, Alleghaney viburnum grows very well throughout the Colorado Springs area.
Maintenance
Prune to shape when young. Remove dead and damaged branches as necessary.