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Walter's Viburnum
Viburnum obovatum · Shrub
Walter's Viburnum is a shrub, hardy in USDA zones 6-9, that matures to about 10–12 ft × 10–12 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with high water needs in well-drained soil. Expect white blooms in spring. It attracts bees and songbirds, stands up well to deer and heat and humidity.
- USDA zones
- 6-9
- Sun
- Full sun, Part shade
- Water
- High
- Mature size
- 10–12 ft × 10–12 ft
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Bloom color
- White
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Attracts
- Bees, Songbirds
- Tough against
- Deer, Heat, Humidity, Rabbits, Salt
- Native to
- SE USA
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