Also known as Wax-Leaf Viburnum
Japanese viburnum (Viburnum japonicum) is a dense evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and showy white flower clusters followed by red fruit.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade, which may reduce flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures in winter.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize annually in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Japanese viburnum regularly, especially during its first year, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings once established.
Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.
Prune Japanese viburnum immediately after flowering to maintain its shape and size. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done to encourage bushier growth.
Avoid heavy pruning, which can reduce flowering in the following season.
Propagate Japanese viburnum from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and insert into a moist, well-draining potting mix.
Keep them in a humid, warm environment until roots form, which can take several weeks.
Repot young Japanese viburnum plants every 2-3 years, or when they become root-bound. Use a slightly larger pot with a good quality, well-draining potting mix.
Repotting is best done in early spring before new growth emerges.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Japanese Viburnum (Viburnum japonicum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Viburnaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Species | Viburnum japonicum |
Similar in genus Viburnum
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