Proven Winners Possumhaw Viburnum

About this plant

Known as 'Brandywine' for its remarkable, color-changing fruit, this Proven Winners selection of Possumhaw Viburnum brings a unique appeal to any garden. Starting green, the berries mature through shades of pink and blue, creating a vibrant display of multiple colors simultaneously, truly reminiscent of a fine brandy. Beyond its exceptional berries, 'Brandywine' offers bright, glossy green leaves that transform into stunning shades of red and purple in autumn, ensuring a spectacular show even after the berries are gone. White, flat-topped flowers emerge in late spring, creating a lovely contrast against the rich green foliage and attracting beneficial pollinators. This versatile shrub is perfect for specimen planting, massing, naturalized areas, or as a colorful addition to mixed borders. Its dense, upright habit provides good structure and year-round appeal.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, including wet soil. Prune after flowering to maintain shape or remove any dead or crossing branches.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.