Viburnum Spirit

Add red new growth, fragrant white late-winter flowers, and purple-blue berries to compact evergreen beds. Spirit Viburnum forms a dwarf upright mound with dark green foliage that holds through winter.

Growing Guide

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
• Mature Height: 3'–4'
• Mature Width: 3'–4'
• Spacing: 4'
• Soil: Moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Moderate during establishment; low once established
• Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Viburnum tinus 'Spirit'
• Common Name: Spirit Viburnum
• Plant Type: Evergreen Flowering Shrub
• Bloom Color: White
• Season of Interest: Spring, Fall, Year-Round
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Growth Habit: Dwarf, Upright, and Mounding
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

• Dark red new foliage
• Fragrant white flowers from pink buds
• Late-winter to spring bloom
• Purple-blue fall berries
• Compact evergreen habit

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Borders
• Hedges
• Containers
• Wildlife gardens

Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in full sun to part sun.
• Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during establishment.
• Prune immediately after flowering because flower buds form during summer.

Companion Plants

• Magnolia Ann
• Penstemon
• Weigela
• Carex Evergold
• Liriope Big Blue

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.