Viburnums are a trademark of any garden and this one may just be the best of them all! Smooth Witherod is noted for its adaptability, its "bee-loved" flowers, and its striking pink and blue berries. 'Brandywine' is a compact selection that develops particularly intensely-colored berries each fall, reminiscent of a cotton-candy bouquet. Even the leaves become colorful in the fall, turning brilliant burgundy and creating an eye-catching display that's good enough to eat.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; medium to wet soil; adaptable
Size: 5'-6' tall, 5'-6' spread
Zone: 5-9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract small pollinators, including sweat bees, hover flies, and beetles;
Photo: Samantha Nestory,
