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Leatherleaf Viburnum

Viburnum rhytidophyllum, Viburnaceae

Zones
5–8
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

WindbreakShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rock CotoneasterCotoneaster horizontalis
Shade Provision
Red-osier DogwoodCornus stolonifera
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection
Himalayan HazelCorylus jacquemontii
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Cornelian Cherry DogwoodCornus officinalis

Both woody shrubs susceptible to scale insects and share some common aphid species

Tatarian HoneysuckleLonicera tatarica

Both susceptible to aphids and viburnum leaf beetle, creating pest pressure concentration

Uses

Functions

Evergreen ScreeningWind ProtectionWildlife FoodPollinator SupportErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does Leatherleaf Viburnum grow in?

Leatherleaf Viburnum grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Leatherleaf Viburnum?

Good companions for Leatherleaf Viburnum include Rock Cotoneaster, Red-osier Dogwood, Himalayan Hazel.

Design guilds with Leatherleaf Viburnum and see companion relationships visually.

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