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Viburnum dilatatum

Viburnum dilatatum 'Asian Beauty'

Pubescent, dark green leaves with a velvety texture make a striking backdrop for the creamy-white flowers in late spring that adorn this shrub.  Grows 8-10' but not quite as wide.  Spring flowers produce an outstanding display of glossy, cherr-red fruits that persist long into the winter.  A sight to behold when newly fallen snow blankets the fruit clusters.  Fall color is a russset-red.  A Don Shadow introduction, Shadow Nursery, Winchester, TN.  Zone 5.



USDA Hardiness Zone:

5

Additional:

One of the best fruiting cultivars.


Height:

8-10 Feet

Spread:

8 Feet

Viburnum dilatatum 'Asian Beauty' Characteristics

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderate

Habit

  • Upright, rounded

Soil Requirements

  • Moist, well drained
  • Acid

Sun Requirements

  • Full Sun to Part Shade

Fall Color

  • Russet-red

Flowering Season

  • Mid to late June

Fragrant Flowers

  • No

Fruit

  • Abundant and showy
  • Cherry-red
  • Persistant