Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
tro
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Hort. Dendrol. : 300 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290956
Common Names
- American Viburnum
- Evergreen Viburnum
- Walter's Viburnum
Description
Viburnum sempervirens (also called Evergreen Viburnum, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 6-8 feet and has white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in woodlands and along streams, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Viburnum sempervirens is an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viburnum sempervirens var. trichophorum Hand.-Mazz.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viburnum sempervirens has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viburnum sempervirens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Viburnum sempervirens
Viburnum sempervirens is native to North America.
Viburnum sempervirens FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Viburnum sempervirens?
Viburnum sempervirens prefers moist, well-drained soils.
What is the ideal temperature range for Viburnum sempervirens?
Viburnum sempervirens prefers temperatures between 65-75°F.
What is the ideal light exposure for Viburnum sempervirens?
Viburnum sempervirens prefers partial shade.
Species in the Viburnum genus
Viburnum fragile,
Viburnum floccosum,
Viburnum hartwegii,
Viburnum griffithianum,
Viburnum furcatum,
Viburnum garrettii,
Viburnum glabratum,
Viburnum glaberrimum,
Viburnum cubense,
Viburnum cornifolium,
Viburnum clemensiae,
Viburnum colebrookeanum,
Viburnum costaricanum,
Viburnum cornutidens,
Viburnum corymbosum,
Viburnum edule,
Viburnum macdougallii,
Viburnum molle,
Viburnum junghuhnii,
Viburnum jucundum,
Viburnum hispidulum,
Viburnum lautum,
Viburnum lehmannii,
Viburnum lantana,
Viburnum carlesii,
Viburnum boninsimense,
Viburnum brachyandrum,
Viburnum albopedunculatum,
Viburnum alpinum,
Viburnum amplificatum,
Viburnum beccarii,
Viburnum blandum,
Viburnum annamensis,
Viburnum arboreum,
Viburnum antioquiense,
Viburnum rugosum,
Viburnum sambucinum,
Viburnum sargentii,
Viburnum subsessile,
Viburnum suratense,
Viburnum suspensum,
Viburnum stellato-tomentosum,
Viburnum opulus,
Viburnum orientale,
Viburnum phlebotrichum,
Viburnum queremalense,
Viburnum platyphyllum,
Viburnum undulatum,
Viburnum tricostatum,
Viburnum tinus,
Species in the Viburnaceae family
Adoxa moschatellina,
Adoxa omeiensis,
Adoxa xizangensis,
Adoxa corydalifolia,
Sambucus sibirica,
Sambucus nigra,
Sambucus mexicana,
Sambucus lanceolata,
Sambucus kamtschatica,
Sambucus pendula,
Sambucus racemosa,
Sambucus palmensis,
Sambucus canadensis,
Sambucus africana,
Sambucus gaudichaudiana,
Sambucus ebulus,
Sambucus strumpfii,
Sambucus tigranii,
Sambucus sieboldiana,
Sambucus wightiana,
Sambucus australasica,
Sambucus javanica,
Sambucus cerulea,
Sambucus peruviana,
Sambucus williamsii,
Sambucus australis,
Sambucus adnata,
Viburnum fragile,
Viburnum floccosum,
Viburnum hartwegii,
Viburnum griffithianum,
Viburnum furcatum,
Viburnum garrettii,
Viburnum glabratum,
Viburnum glaberrimum,
Viburnum cubense,
Viburnum cornifolium,
Viburnum clemensiae,
Viburnum colebrookeanum,
Viburnum costaricanum,
Viburnum cornutidens,
Viburnum corymbosum,
Viburnum edule,
Viburnum macdougallii,
Viburnum molle,
Viburnum junghuhnii,
Viburnum jucundum,
Viburnum hispidulum,
Viburnum lautum,
Viburnum lehmannii,