Water
Water Viburnum sargentii regularly, especially during dry periods. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deep watering encourages a strong root system.
Reduce watering in autumn as the plant enters dormancy.
Also known as Asian Guelder Rose · Sargent Viburnum · Sargent's Viburnum
Smooth-Cranberrybush Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) is a deciduous shrub known for its attractive white flowers and bright red fruits, offering ornamental value throughout
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Part Shade
50% intensity
Thrives in full sun for best flowering and fruiting, but tolerates partial shade.
Moderate to High
50% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil, but dislikes waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained, Clay, Loam, Sandy
50% intensity
Cold Hardy
25% intensity
Generally hardy in USDA zones 3-8, tolerating significant cold.
Moderate
50% intensity
Benefits from annual feeding in early spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Viburnum sargentii regularly, especially during dry periods. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deep watering encourages a strong root system.
Reduce watering in autumn as the plant enters dormancy.
Prune after flowering in late spring or early summer to maintain shape and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning in autumn or winter, as this can remove flower buds that form on old wood.
Propagate Viburnum sargentii from softwood cuttings taken in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. Layering is also effective.
Seed propagation is possible but may result in variations from the parent plant.
Repotting is generally not necessary for established landscape plants. For container-grown specimens, repot every 2-3 years in spring, moving to a slightly larger container with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Smooth-Cranberrybush Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii)
Where Smooth-Cranberrybush Viburnum (Viburnum sargentii) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Viburnaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Species | Viburnum sargentii |
Similar in genus Viburnum
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