Viburnum davidii
Botanical name
Viburnum davidii
Other names
David viburnum
Genus
Viburnum
Species
V. davidii – V. davidii is a compact spreading evergreen shrub, with deep green, leathery leaves and flattened heads of small white flowers followed by ‘metallic’ blue-black berries.
Native to
Western China
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Spreading
Toxicity
The fruit can cause a mild stomach upset if ingested.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
White, Insignificant or absent in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific pests
Viburnum beetle , Viburnum whitefly
Specific diseases
Leaf spot
General care
Propagation
Best to sow seed in a cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Viburnum davidii (David viburnum) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Foliage only
Cultivation
Grows in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
