American Spice Viburnum
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
American Spice Viburnum highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 5-9
Tough native plant varieties are the most no-nonsense types around! Featuring gorgeous blooms, a unique spicy-sweet fragrance, and easy-going compact nature, plus fall color and berries - What more do you need? American Spice Viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Duvone') is just that sort of shrub! Spring brings a burst of lovely deep green leaves that have a crinkled appearance and retain these features all growing season.
Late spring brings coral to rosy blushed buds that burst into clusters of white blooms, that sparkle in the sun! They have a spicy clove-like scent! Butterflies and other pollinators love these fragrant blooms that appear in rounded bouquets all over the shrub. Snip a few blossoms for your vases indoors and enjoy the clove-like fragrance anywhere you need a pick-me-up! The glossy, dark green leaves are semi-evergreen in the warmer of the American Spices' USDA growing zones 5-9!
Autumn brings shiny jewel berries that turn dark red to nearly black - and are highly sought-after by the birds. Highlighted by an amazing whirlwind of striking orange, scarlet, yellow, and green splashes of fall color of the foliage. Plant with multiple other Burkwood Viburnum varieties for increased pollination and therefore more of those showy The slower growth rate means no maintenance for the busy gardener and American Spice Viburnum retains a smaller, neat and tidy appearance!
Planting and Application:
Lovely accents in pollinator gardens, beds, borders and as a wonderful privacy hedge, be sure to plant these shrubs in a highly conspicuous location so you can enjoy all three of their seasons of the show! Viburnum are traditional additions to the cottage or rustic garden and the dark-green foliage creates the perfect backdrop for your other smaller shrubs and perennials.
Can you imagine a living fence of these blooming shrubs around seating areas, or as a backdrop to Roses, perhaps a berry-filled hedge that's filled with happy birdsong? How about these scented ornamentals lighting up your Moon Garden? Cut flower gardens and bird-friendly shelterbelts become divine swaths both you and your feathered friends will be drawn to!
Growing modestly to a 4-foot tall and wide shrub, American Spice is wonderful for use in large planters and containers! Situate these dynamic ornamentals at the start of a driveway or path, accent back entertaining areas, reading nooks or even your front porch for a fragrant welcome. The fragrance of the spring blooms will whisk you away to a place of tranquility as the dense branching brings privacy and screening. When used en masse as hedges or groupings, even the neighbors you are hiding from view won't mind being screened off by these fantastic shrubs!
- White Mophead Flower Clusters - Clove-Like Fragrance
- Hardy, Tough Shrub - Semi-Evergreen in Warm Growing Zones
- Pollinator Friendly & Vital Songbird Food
- Gorgeous Deep Green Crinkled Foliage & Multi-Color Fall Color
- Containers, Low Hedges, Screening & Wildlife Interest
#ProPlantTips for Care:
American Spice thrives in full to part sun locations where the soil is well-drained and in average to higher moisture. Because this Viburnum variety can grow in either full sun or partial shade, it is a good choice to use throughout your landscape. Well-drained soil is best, but it will adapt to many soil types that shed water quickly after a rain event. Carefully water in new shrubs during their first season and again in the fall before winter. Prune lightly to shape right after flowering is finished. Don't wait too long, as this shrub blooms on last year's wood and you may prune off next year's flowers!
- Full Sun or Partial Shade
- Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
- Prune After Flowering & Appreciates Mulch
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Deer Tend to Leave it Alone & Juglone Resistant
Year-round interest, incredible fragrance, and dramatic fall color, all on a hardy, tough native shrub, you'll not go wrong with ordering the American Spice Viburnum from Nature Hills Nursery! Hurry before this scented ornamental selection sells out again!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Viburnum Bushes Fragrant?
The flowers on the American Spice Viburnum have a clove like spicy fragrance!
When Do You Prune Flowering Viburnum Shrubs?
Viburnum shrubs bloom on old wood, so it is very important to only prune them immediately after the flowers fade. Should you wish to enjoy the fruit that forms after the flowers fade, then do not prune, instead remove one-third of the oldest, fattest stems that are no longer as vigorous. Pruning them out at the ground level. This leaves fruit for birds and winter interest and increases overall plant vigor while reducing the size of your shrub.
Do Viburnums Like Full Sun or Shade? What is the Best Location for Viburnum?
Viburnums in general need full sun for the most fruit and flowers, but also do well in partial shade and afternoon shade. Highly adaptable, they enjoy mulched, enriched, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. They need regular moisture while young, but once established will only need supplemental moisture during extreme heat and drought.
Does American Spice Viburnum Produce Fruit?
The American Spice Viburnum will produce red to black berries in the fall but they need another similar Viburnum x burkwoodii or another Burkwood Viburnum planted nearby for cross-pollination.
Does Viburnum Spread? How tall does American Spice Viburnum get?
American Spice Viburnum can form suckers at the base of the plant, but these can be removed when pruning after flowering or mowed down if you do not wish it to spread. Not invasive, these plants will politely form tidy thickets over time when allowed. American Spice Viburnum can grow 4 feet tall and wide in optimal conditions.
Do Viburnum Shrubs Lose Their Leaves in Winter?
American Spice Viburnum is a deciduous shrub that will drop its leaves in very cold winters in the fall with a kaleidoscope of orange, scarlet, yellow, and green coloration. In warmer climates, American Spice can be semi-evergreen.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and don'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Viburnum Bushes for sale here at NatureHills.com!
