Viburnum alabamense
Viburnum alabamense, commonly known as Viburnum, is a deciduous shrub in the Viburnaceae family, grown for ornamental purposes. It prefers part shade and medium watering, reaching a height of 1.5–3 meters. This plant is suitable for USDA zones 5–8 and blooms with white flowers in May and June. It thrives in loamy, sandy, or clay soils. While not fragrant or toxic, it attracts pollinators and is not evergreen.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
1.5–3 m
Spread
1.5–3 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Plant in a location that receives part shade to full sun, with protection from harsh afternoon sun in warmer climates. Water moderately, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Prune after flowering to shape the shrub and remove any dead or damaged branches. It benefits from a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture.
This shrub is valuable for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden with its abundant white blooms.