Viburnum sargentii ‘Onondaga’ (Sargent Viburnum)

Prized for its ornamental foliage and floral display, Viburnum sargentii ‘Onondaga’ (Sargent Viburnum) is a large, upright, rounded, deciduous shrub adorned with maple-like leaves that emerge deep bronze-purple in spring and turn vibrant reddish-purple shades in the fall. In late spring, the shrub is covered with swirls of lacecap flower-heads composed of showy white sterile florets radiating around a central cluster of dark red buds. Lasting a few weeks in summer, the flowers are eventually replaced by sparse clusters of berries. A stunning shrub for all seasons, it is ideal for the back of the mixed border or as a handsome specimen.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) and 6 ft. wide (180 cm).
• A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moderately fertile, humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
• Perfect as a specimen plant or in shrub borders, makes striking hedges and screens and lovely foundation plantings.
• Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and birds.
• Low maintenance, this plant has no serious insect or disease problems but watch for leaf spot.
• Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
• Fruit if eaten can cause a mild stomach upset.