★★★★★
Trustpilot

David Viburnum | Viburnum davidii

Glistening dark blue berries

Grown by Mike

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

Plant in a 4.5L Pot

40-60cm on arrival

Choose your size

Arrowwood | Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' Shrubs
Arrowwood | Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' Shrubs

Out of stock

Regular price £30
Regular price Sale price £30

Currently out of stock

Plant diary

  • Flower
  • Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

David Viburnum
Viburnum davidii

  • With truly magical shimmering, dark blue berries, the David viburnum is like something straight out of a children's fairytale book. But this plant? It's far from make believe...
  • With its tri-veined evergreen foliage, delicate white, springtime blooms and those stunning ornamental berries, it's no surprise that this plant has gardening fans all across the country.
  • A great choice if you're looking to introduce more year-round interest to your garden, David viburnum is a true multi-season performer.
  • Easy to grow and needing little in the way of maintenance, this plant is an excellent option for gardeners pressed for time.
  • It's also a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit, which is bestowed upon those plants shown to perform particularly well in British gardens. And well-deserved it is, too!
View full details

What to expect

Supplied as

Potted plant
Plant in a 4.5L pot

Height on arrival

40-60cm

Eventual height

1-1.5m

Eventual spread

1.5m
Spreads approximately one-and-a-half metres.

Flower colour

White

Habit

Bushy
A bushy viburnum with a somewhat spreading habit.

Hardiness

Hardy
H5 - Cold hardy down to temperatures of -15°C.

Spacing

1.5m
Plant at least one-and-a-half metres apart to allow for spreading.

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, the David Viburnum can be grown in a pot, provided it has adequate drainage and a container at least 40 cm wide.

How big does it get?

The David Viburnum typically reaches a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.

How much sunlight does this need?

The David Viburnum performs best in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to most typical garden environments.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

The David Viburnum is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.

How much watering does this plant need?

The David Viburnum needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.

Will this plant need pruning?

The David Viburnum does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.

How hardy is this plant?

Viburnum davidii is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H6, tolerating temperatures down to -20°C and performing reliably across the entire UK.

The wider garden

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

Meet Mike

Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe

Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.

What customers say about us

We do our best to provide you the best experience ever

Great
★
★
★
★
★
★ Trustpilot
★★★★★ ✔ Verified
Anne Margaret, 21 hours ago
As always a pleasure to do bus...
As always a pleasure to do business with you
★★★★★ ✔ Verified
Lucy, 3 days ago
Great product very healthy tree
Great product very healthy tree
★★★★★
Asha Duttweiler, 4 days ago
Plants in excellent condition
The plants I ordered arrived soon after ordering in excellent condition...
★★★★★ ✔ Verified
Mary, 6 days ago
Brilliant service
I have had several plants from roots now and all been very good and sti...

What customers say about us

We do our best to provide you the best experience ever

Fighting plastic waste

Delivering fresh from the nursery

Supporting UK growers