Wayfaring Tree

Viburnum lantana

vy-BUR-num lan-TAN-a
10 to 15 ft.
10 to 15 ft.
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low

white

late spring to early summer

10 to 15 ft.

10 to 15 ft.

No

western Asia, Europe

sun to filtered shade

USDA zones 3-8

hardy to 8,000 ft.

Wayfaringtree is a large, low water shrub. The stout stems bear large, dark green, textured leaves that are quite fuzzy.

In May, it grows clusters of white flowers, which appear cream-colored because of the many yellow stamens. They have no fragrance. The flowers develop into red fruit, which eventually turn red-black or black.

In fall, the leaves turn a nice purplish-red color. It is a good shrub for large spaces.

low

white

late spring to early summer

10 to 15 ft.

10 to 15 ft.

No

western Asia, Europe

sun to filtered shade

USDA zones 3-8

hardy to 8,000 ft.

Wayfaring tree has grown into a very large, impressive shrub at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It has been long-lived and easy-to-grow.

It spreads by suckers and seedlings over time, which have to be removed to prevent it from becoming a thicket. The flowers, berries and fall leaf color are very attractive.

Prune to shape when young. Remove suckers and seedlings to maintain a set of central stems.