4-Season Interest, Flowers in Spring, Evergreen
Prague Viburnum, Viburnum x pragense, is one of our favorite easy-care evergreens here at Reems Creek Nursery. The leaves are beautifully textured, the leaf color is a rich deep green, and the large white flowers cover the plant in springtime. Perfect combo, right?
In the hedgerow* at Reems Creek Nursery, we have a few well-established Prague Viburnums where they have proven to be very self sufficient and low maintenance. Every spring they are a joy to behold when the pink buds/white flowers burst forth, and they continue offering interesting texture throughout the rest of the year.
Creative Commons, J.C.Raulston
One of the few broadleaf evergreens available in our planting zone, Prague has a moderate growth habit to 10’ tall x 6’ wide at maturity. At this size it offers the perfect solution for privacy hedging that won’t block your views or loom over your neighbor. This versatile plant works well in a hedge, as a foundation plant, in a mixed shrub border, or all by itself.
For best results, plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but it can take a touch of shade if need be. As with all new plants, keep well watered the entire first year with a deep watering prior to putting your hose away for the winter. Fertilize with Plant-tone in late winter/early spring, and if needed, prune after flowering. Somewhat deer-resistant. Hardy in Planting Zones 5-8 (but may not be evergreen in Zone 5).
*Hedge is located on the property line above the Perennial Department