Viburnum Setigerum

Tea Viburnum

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Cultural and Growing Info is provided below.

Birds Love the Berries
Noted for the best fall fruit display of any Viburnum, young fruits are orange-yellow maturing to glossy red. Robins will flock to the branches to devour the attractive fruit. White flat-topped, slightly-fragrant flower clusters in late spring. Upright, vase-shaped habit. For maximum fruiting, plant in groups of 3 or more. With its multi-season interest, the deciduous foliage of this shrub changes from soft blue-green to dark green and finally muted purple in fall. Chinese monks on Mount Omei once made a sweet tea with medicinal properties hence the common name, Tea Viburnum.

Code VISE

Patent

Plant Type Shrubs

Species

Height Tall 8-10'

Spacing Plant 5-8' apart

Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Late Spring

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 5-7

Soil Type Normal, Acidic

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Good for Hedge

Viburnum General Information

Viburnum are a diverse group of shrubs used widely in the garden or in foundation plantings. They offer a range of shapes, foliage colors, flower shapes and fruits that are especially desired by birds. Viburnums are shipped during our spring shipping season only. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Viburnum Plant Care

Minimal pruning needed. To shape, prune after blooms have faded. Prefers a well-drained soil. Plant in groups for optimum berry production.

Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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