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Prague Viburnum (Viburnum × pragense) is a beautiful broadleaf evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark green foliage, fragrant spring flowers, and dense, upright growth habit. Its attractive, deeply textured leaves create a lush appearance throughout the growing season, while its naturally full branching provides excellent structure and screening in residential and commercial landscapes. In mid to late spring, Prague Viburnum produces an abundance of rounded flower clusters that emerge from pinkish buds and open into delicate creamy-white blossoms. The lightly fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, adding seasonal beauty and wildlife value to the landscape. Throughout the year, Prague Viburnum maintains attractive, narrow, heavily veined dark green leaves that provide a distinctive texture compared with many traditional evergreen shrubs. In colder climates, some foliage may develop bronze or reddish tones, and leaf retention can vary depending on winter temperatures and exposure. Prague Viburnum is particularly well suited for traditional landscapes, formal estate-style gardens, mixed evergreen borders, and privacy plantings. Its naturally dense, upright growth habit makes it an excellent choice for evergreen hedges, property boundaries, and foundation plantings where sufficient space is available. It also responds well to selective pruning and can be maintained as a more formal hedge. More About Prague Viburnum Broadleaf Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Shrub Dense, Upright Growth Habit Glossy Dark Green Foliage Distinctive Wrinkled, Heavily Veined Leaves Fragrant Creamy-White Spring Flowers Pinkish Flower Buds Excellent Privacy Screening Evergreen Hedge Year-Round Landscape Structure Pollinator Friendly Attracts Bees and Butterflies Moderate to Fast Growth Rate Tolerates Pruning and Shaping Excellent Mixed Evergreen Border Foundation Planting, Informal Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen Excellent Four-Season Interest Height: 8–12 FeetSpread: 8–10 FeetHardiness Zone: 5–8 Characteristics Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Soil Moisture: Average to Moist, Well Draining Attributes: Broadleaf Evergreen, Privacy Screening, Fragrant Flowers, Dense Growth, Pollinator Friendly Foliage Color: Glossy Dark Green; Possible Bronze Winter Tones Flower Color: Creamy White Flower Fragrance: Lightly Fragrant Berry Color: Red Maturing to Black, When Produced Care & Maintenance Tips Planting: Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Prague Viburnum performs best in locations protected from harsh winter winds, particularly in colder climates. Choose a planting site with adequate room for its mature height and spread. For privacy screening, plants may be spaced approximately 5–7 feet apart, depending on the desired density and available growing space. Allow adequate airflow between shrubs to encourage healthy growth. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Prague Viburnum tolerates occasional dry periods but performs best with consistent moisture during extended periods of hot, dry weather. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed. Incorporating compost or organic matter around the root zone can improve soil quality and moisture retention. Avoid excessive fertilization, which may encourage weak, overly vigorous growth. Pruning: Prague Viburnum naturally develops a dense, upright growth habit and generally requires minimal pruning. If shaping is necessary, prune immediately after flowering. Light selective pruning can encourage denser branching and maintain a desired hedge shape. Avoid excessive pruning in late summer or fall, as this can remove developing flower buds and encourage tender new growth before winter. Winter Care: Although Prague Viburnum is considered a broadleaf evergreen, foliage retention can vary in colder climates. Protect newly planted shrubs from harsh winter winds and maintain adequate soil moisture before the ground freezes. Apply mulch around the root zone, keeping it away from the main stems. Pest Prevention: Monitor periodically for aphids, scale insects, and other common viburnum pests. Provide adequate spacing, good drainage, and proper watering to maintain healthy growth.

$35.00
$35.00
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Leatherleaf

Leatherleaf

Prague Viburnum (Viburnum × pragense) is a beautiful broadleaf evergreen shrub prized for its glossy dark green foliage, fragrant spring flowers, and dense, upright growth habit. Its attractive, deeply textured leaves create a lush appearance throughout the growing season, while its naturally full branching provides excellent structure and screening in residential and commercial landscapes. In mid to late spring, Prague Viburnum produces an abundance of rounded flower clusters that emerge from pinkish buds and open into delicate creamy-white blossoms. The lightly fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, adding seasonal beauty and wildlife value to the landscape. Throughout the year, Prague Viburnum maintains attractive, narrow, heavily veined dark green leaves that provide a distinctive texture compared with many traditional evergreen shrubs. In colder climates, some foliage may develop bronze or reddish tones, and leaf retention can vary depending on winter temperatures and exposure. Prague Viburnum is particularly well suited for traditional landscapes, formal estate-style gardens, mixed evergreen borders, and privacy plantings. Its naturally dense, upright growth habit makes it an excellent choice for evergreen hedges, property boundaries, and foundation plantings where sufficient space is available. It also responds well to selective pruning and can be maintained as a more formal hedge. More About Prague Viburnum Broadleaf Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Shrub Dense, Upright Growth Habit Glossy Dark Green Foliage Distinctive Wrinkled, Heavily Veined Leaves Fragrant Creamy-White Spring Flowers Pinkish Flower Buds Excellent Privacy Screening Evergreen Hedge Year-Round Landscape Structure Pollinator Friendly Attracts Bees and Butterflies Moderate to Fast Growth Rate Tolerates Pruning and Shaping Excellent Mixed Evergreen Border Foundation Planting, Informal Hedge, Privacy Screen, Specimen Excellent Four-Season Interest Height: 8–12 FeetSpread: 8–10 FeetHardiness Zone: 5–8 Characteristics Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter Soil Moisture: Average to Moist, Well Draining Attributes: Broadleaf Evergreen, Privacy Screening, Fragrant Flowers, Dense Growth, Pollinator Friendly Foliage Color: Glossy Dark Green; Possible Bronze Winter Tones Flower Color: Creamy White Flower Fragrance: Lightly Fragrant Berry Color: Red Maturing to Black, When Produced Care & Maintenance Tips Planting: Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Prague Viburnum performs best in locations protected from harsh winter winds, particularly in colder climates. Choose a planting site with adequate room for its mature height and spread. For privacy screening, plants may be spaced approximately 5–7 feet apart, depending on the desired density and available growing space. Allow adequate airflow between shrubs to encourage healthy growth. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Prague Viburnum tolerates occasional dry periods but performs best with consistent moisture during extended periods of hot, dry weather. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring if needed. Incorporating compost or organic matter around the root zone can improve soil quality and moisture retention. Avoid excessive fertilization, which may encourage weak, overly vigorous growth. Pruning: Prague Viburnum naturally develops a dense, upright growth habit and generally requires minimal pruning. If shaping is necessary, prune immediately after flowering. Light selective pruning can encourage denser branching and maintain a desired hedge shape. Avoid excessive pruning in late summer or fall, as this can remove developing flower buds and encourage tender new growth before winter. Winter Care: Although Prague Viburnum is considered a broadleaf evergreen, foliage retention can vary in colder climates. Protect newly planted shrubs from harsh winter winds and maintain adequate soil moisture before the ground freezes. Apply mulch around the root zone, keeping it away from the main stems. Pest Prevention: Monitor periodically for aphids, scale insects, and other common viburnum pests. Provide adequate spacing, good drainage, and proper watering to maintain healthy growth.

$40.00
$40.00
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