Leatherleaf viburnum is considered a large, rough textured, evergreen shrub, but in northern climates it will lose its leaves in late autumn and often suffers stem dieback in cold winters. While the creamy white flowers light up the spring landscape, this species offers no fall color.
- Family (English) Elderberry
- Family (botanic) Adoxaceae
- Tree or plant type Tree, Shrub
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Large shrub (more than 8 feet), Compact tree (10-15 feet)
- Light exposure Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily), Full shade (4 hrs or less of light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
- Tolerances Alkaline soil, clay soil
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, late winter, early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, early fall, mid fall, late fall
- Flower color and fragrance Fragrant, White
- Shape or form Multi-stemmed, Upright
- Growth rate Moderate
