Viburnum lentago
sheepberry
Flower Color
Description
A vigorous deciduous shrub or small tree, to around 5m high, with an upright habit and oval-shaped, glossy green leaves with long, pointed tips. Dome-shaped clusters of tiny, creamy white flowers are produced in late spring, followed by pale green berries that ripen to blue-black. Leaves turn varying shades of yellow, red and purple in autumn.
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceFlower borders and bedsHedging and screens