Small Leaf Viburnum
Viburnum obovatum
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Viburnum
Specific Epithet
obovatum
Arboretum Collection
ST
Lifecycle
spreading shrub
Fall Color
evergreen - weakly deciduous
Size
4 to 6 meters tall
Bloom Time
February to April
Flower
White
Bark
gray
Leaf Size
2-5 cm long, obovate to spatulate
Leaf Margin
Entire
Leaf Arrangement
Opposite
Leaf Type
Simple
Description
Typically an open shrub, colonizes loose soils. Several compact horticultural varieties can be found in the Arboretum collection.
Cultural Requirements
Endemic to the deep south coastal plain. Most of the species natural range occurs on peninsular Florida. It is very tolerant of soil and light conditions.
