Viburnum
Viburnum
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Sep 8, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Viburnum
Viburnum is a diverse genus of shrubs well-suited to NE Florida landscapes, including Florida natives such as Walter's viburnum (V. obovatum) and widely planted ornamentals such as sweet viburnum (V. odoratissimum). They range from compact 4-foot hedging forms to 20-foot screening plants, bearing clusters of fragrant white spring flowers followed by berries attractive to birds. Most are evergreen in zone 9b. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
May lose some foliage in cold snaps.
Care essentials
Viburnums perform best in full sun to partial shade. In NE Florida's heat, afternoon partial shade can reduce stress, while full sun sites promote denser growth and more prolific flowering in spring.
Water regularly during establishment; once established, most Viburnum species are moderately drought-tolerant. Sweet viburnum (V. odoratissimum) is particularly drought-tolerant once established; Walter's viburnum (V. obovatum) tolerates periodic wet conditions.
Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy acidic soil. Fertilize once or twice yearly with a balanced slow-release shrub fertilizer. Walter's viburnum and sweet viburnum are well-adapted to NE Florida soils and require little amendment.
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Common questions
Is Viburnum a good plant for St. Augustine?
Viburnum is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 4-20 feet × 4-15 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.