Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur'

Winterthur Viburnum (Winterthur Smooth Witherod)

Winterthur is a compact cultivar that typically grows to 6’ tall with leaves that are glossier than those of the species. 

Aromatic white flowers arranged in flat-topped clusters appear in May-June. Flowers are followed by clusters of berries that change color as they ripen, from light pink to deep pink to blue to purplish-black. In late summer to early fall, berries in shades of both deep pink and blue-purple often appear on the same cluster, in striking contrast to the foliage. Glossy dark green leaves turn an attractive maroon to dark red-purple in fall. The contrast between the dark purple-black fruit and maroon foliage is quite a sight! 

Flowers attract pollinators and fruits are eaten by birds.

  • Fragrant, white flowers
  • Red to purple fall color
  • Colorful berries change colors throughout season

  • Category: Shrub, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-9
  • Height: 5-6 ft
  • Spread: 5-6 ft
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Foliage Color
Ornamental Fruit
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Woodland Garden
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Songbirds
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Hedge/Screen
Mass Planting
Native
Habit
Upright
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Part Sun
Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Foliage Color
Burgundy
Green
Purple
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur'

Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist loams, but tolerates a wide range of soils including boggy ones. Prune lightly, only as needed, in fall. Pruning after flowering may be done, but will eliminate some of the late summer fruit display. For best cross-pollination and subsequent fruit display, plant shrubs in groups rather than as single specimens.