Northern Burgundy Viburnum

The Northern Burgundy Viburnum is a medium-sized rounded shrub reaching about 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide. It is densely branched, with attractive glossy foliage that turns stunning shades of brilliant burgundy-red in fall. Early summer brings clusters of white blooms, attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, followed by a heavy crop of blue-black berries that are valuable winter food for songbirds. This native shrub is ideal in garden beds, for screening, and in wild and natural gardens.

• Top-rated medium-sized shrub for fall color
• Glossy green leaves turn brilliant rich reds
• Creamy-white flowers in May and June
• Heavy crop of blue-black berries in fall
• Supports many native butterflies and birds

Full sun will give the best colors and the most berries on the Northern Burgundy Viburnum, but it tolerates partial sun and tree shade well. It grows in almost all soils, favoring moist, well-drained soil, but growing in heavy clay, drier soils, beneath black walnuts, and in most situations. It is free of important pests or diseases and left alone by deer. Very low-maintenance and it’s best not to prune much, as this reduces flowering and berry crops. Needs a second variety of the same species to carry a heavy berry crop. We recommend the Blue Muffin® Viburnum, a more compact variety with azure-blue berries.