viburnum suspensum

# Viburnum Suspensum **Size & Growth** This evergreen shrub reaches 8-12 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide at maturity, developing a graceful, spreading form ideal for screening and hedging applications. **Flowers & Color** Delicate white to pale pink flowers bloom in fragrant clusters from late winter through spring, followed by ornamental red berries that mature to black, providing extended seasonal interest. **Hardiness Zone** Hardy in USDA zones 8-11, thriving in warm climates where it serves as a reliable landscape specimen. **Care Requirements** Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once mature. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Tolerates heat and humidity well with minimal pest issues. **Landscaping Uses** Excellent for privacy hedges, foundation plantings, and mixed borders. The fragrant blooms attract pollinators while the persistent berries provide winter food for birds, making it a wildlife-friendly choice. **Fun Fact** Viburnum suspensum is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, where it has been cultivated for centuries and is valued in traditional gardens for its elegant form and aromatic flowers.