Compact Evergreen Viburnum Zone 4b

Question

I’ve been looking for a compact, evergreen viburnum that is adapted to zone 4b (northern New Hampshire). I plan a full to partial sun location. Other characteristics are not so important to me; I can adjust (it is frequently quite difficult to determine plant characteristics from incomplete online descriptions). Hope you can help. Thanks, Robert

Answer 1

In short, your best bet is Viburnum rhytidophylloides ‘Alleghany’. It’s semi-evergreen in cold zones, tough enough for full to partial sun, and tolerates harsh conditions better than most. For a smaller option, Viburnum x burkwoodii ‘Mohawk’ offers compact growth with fragrant blooms and decent cold resistance.

This article will offer a few more candidates:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-4/viburnum-shrubs-for-zone-4.htm

This article will offer more information on the care of Viburnums:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm