Viburnum dilatatum
Cardinal Candy Viburnum
A special plant with improved hardiness and abundant, persistent shiny scarlet red fruit. Tons of creamy white flowers cover this well branched, rounded plant in May. Fruiting appears strong even without a pollinator. May be easily maintained at a lower height with pruning.
- Abundant, persistent scarlet red fruit
- White spring flowers
- Attractive fall color
- Durable
Discovered in a batch of seed grown plants after a -30 degree cold spell killed off all the other viburnums.
Growing Tips:
Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil.
Can be pruned after flowering, but this will cause lack of berries.
Does not need a pollinator, unlike a few other varieties of Viburnum.
Characteristics & Attributes
Height: 6-8 feet
Spread: 6- inches
Hardiness Zone:
- 4-8