Alleghany Viburnum
Best low-maintenance evergreen for gardeners seeking privacy and wildlife attraction.
The Alleghany Viburnum is a striking hybrid shrub, perfect for adding natural beauty to your landscape. It boasts dark green, leathery foliage that provides year-round interest. In late spring, enjoy its fragrant, creamy white flowers, which give way to attractive red berries that ripen to black, drawing in birds and pollinators. This low-maintenance shrub grows 8-10 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for hedges or as a standalone specimen. It thrives in full sun to partial sun and well-drained soil, requiring moderate watering and occasional pruning after flowering.
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Botanical Name
Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Alleghany'
/ Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Alleghany'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking multi-seasonal landscape interest
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, resilient plants
- Privacy-seekers wanting a fast-growing natural hedge
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited planting space
- Perfectionists living in regions with harsh winters
- Homeowners wanting to keep walkways and patios debris-free
Performance breakdown
Year-round appeal
Leathery evergreen foliage maintains visual interest through all four seasons.
Maintenance ease
Requires minimal pruning and thrives with standard, moderate watering habits.
Pollinator impact
Fragrant blooms and seasonal berries actively support local bird populations.
Screening utility
Dense growth habit creates an effective natural privacy hedge or barrier.
Climate adaptability
Robust performance across a wide range of USDA hardiness zones.
Pest resistance
Naturally resilient foliage reduces the need for chemical intervention.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Alleghany'
Mature Height
8 to 10 feet
Mature Spread
8 to 10 feet
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4-8
Container Size
7 gallon
Foliage
Dark green, leathery leaves
Sun Exposure
Full sun to partial sun
Soil Type
Well-drained soil
Features
- Fragrant creamy white flowers bloom in late spring
- Produces attractive red berries maturing to black
- Attracts both birds and pollinators
- Low-maintenance shrub ideal for hedges or screens
- Features leathery, dark green foliage
- Generally pest-resistant
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round appeal
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Alleghany Viburnum for its exceptional quality upon arrival. Reviewers frequently note that the plants are robust, well rooted, and significantly larger than anticipated, offering strong value. The primary theme is reliability; once planted, the viburnums establish quickly and show excellent hardiness across various climates, requiring minimal maintenance. This high quality ensures long term success in the garden, making it a trusted choice for landscape projects and a favorite among experienced gardeners.
Know before you buy
Since this shrub reaches a mature spread of 8 to 10 feet, you should space them at least 8 feet apart if you want them to grow as individual specimens. If you are planting them as a hedge or privacy screen, space them 5 to 6 feet apart to allow them to grow together into a dense wall.
Yes, the Alleghany Viburnum is evergreen. Its thick, leathery, dark green foliage remains on the plant year-round, providing consistent color and structure even in the colder months.
It is an excellent choice for supporting local wildlife. The late-spring flowers attract various pollinators, while the berries that follow provide a reliable food source for birds.
It is considered a low-maintenance shrub that is generally pest-resistant. Aside from moderate watering and occasional pruning after the spring flowering period, it requires very little intervention to thrive.
While it thrives in full sun to partial sun, it will perform best with at least a few hours of direct sunlight daily. If planted in deep, constant shade, the shrub may become leggy and produce fewer flowers and berries.
The Alleghany Viburnum is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8. If you live within these zones, the plant is well-suited to handle the typical temperature fluctuations of your region.
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