Viburnum

About this plant

This superior hybrid Viburnum is celebrated for its intoxicatingly fragrant clusters of white to pinkish-white flowers that bloom profusely in mid-spring, perfuming the garden with a delightful spicy scent. Its glossy, dark green leaves provide a sophisticated backdrop throughout the growing season, turning attractive shades of red and purple in autumn before dropping. 'Burkwood' Viburnum forms a dense, rounded, and compact shrub, making it an excellent choice for a variety of landscape applications, from specimen planting to foundational hedges or mixed borders. Its robust nature and attractive appearance ensure year-round appeal. Beyond its beauty, this Viburnum offers ecological benefits, attracting pollinators with its abundant blossoms and providing food and shelter for birds with its small, red fruit (though less prominent than some other Viburnum varieties).

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 partial shade. Prefers consistently moist soil but tolerates some drought once established. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Minimal pruning is generally required. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

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.