Wayfaring Tree
Wayfaringtree is a large, low water shrub. The stout stems bear large, dark green, textured leaves that are quite fuzzy.
In May, it grows clusters of white flowers, which appear cream-colored because of the many yellow stamens. They have no fragrance. The flowers develop into red fruit, which eventually turn red-black or black.
In fall, the leaves turn a nice purplish-red color. It is a good shrub for large spaces.
Wayfaring Tree
Wayfaringtree is a large, low water shrub. The stout stems bear large, dark green, textured leaves that are quite fuzzy.
In May, it grows clusters of white flowers, which appear cream-colored because of the many yellow stamens. They have no fragrance. The flowers develop into red fruit, which eventually turn red-black or black.
In fall, the leaves turn a nice purplish-red color. It is a good shrub for large spaces.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Viburnum lantana
Pronunciation
vy-BUR-num lan-TAN-a
Mature Height
10 to 15 ft.
Mature Spread
10 to 15 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
white
Bloom time
late spring to early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
western Asia, Europe
Light Requirements
sun to filtered shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Wayfaring tree has grown into a very large, impressive shrub at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It has been long-lived and easy-to-grow.
It spreads by suckers and seedlings over time, which have to be removed to prevent it from becoming a thicket. The flowers, berries and fall leaf color are very attractive.
Maintenance
Prune to shape when young. Remove suckers and seedlings to maintain a set of central stems.