Viburnums are adaptable shrubs and small trees that rank among the most ornamental and useful for general landscape purposes. Hailing from such diverse places as China, Korea, North America, Canada... Viburnums have become some of the most desirable and sought after shrubs, with many providing multiple seasons of interest with flowers, fruit, beautiful fall colors and low maintenance.

Understanding the Context

Just about... Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Shasta' This is another doublefile which like the above is also popular and widely available. It typically matures to 6-8’ (sometimes to 10’) tall and spreads to 9-12’ wide.

Key Insights

This is a large shrub that produces abundant flowers in spring on horizontal branches followed by abundant black fruits. Large flower clusters (each to 6” wide) feature showy outer ... Perhaps the mother of all fragrant viburnums is the Korean spice viburnum (V. carlesii). In the spring, this shrub, which reaches six or more feet tall, will literally fill the entire garden with its spicy sweet fragrance.

Final Thoughts

Viburnum rufidulum is an exceptional plant; glad you are going to give them a go. Sun will provide the greatest flowering and densest plants, but partial shade won't prohibit you from having pretty plants.