Wabi-Sabi® Viburnum
Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'SMNVPTFD'
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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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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Wabi-Sabi® Viburnum highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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 RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 5-8
Exquisite Charm, Compact Wabi-Sabi® Viburnum
- Showy, Low-Growing Ornamental Shrub
- Excellent Choice for Small Space Gardens
- Horizontal Branch Pattern
- Large Lacecap Flowers Held High Above the Branches
- Useful Shape and Size
- Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators Adore the Nectar
- Dark Green, Textured Foliage Looks Terrific All Season
- Try as a Spreading Groundcover or Mass Planting
- Perfect for the Border
- Grow in Containers
- Thrives in Full Sun or Part Shade
- Deer and Rabbits Tend to Leave Them Alone
Add these tasteful, petite accent shrubs for graceful definition. You'll be charmed by Wabi-Sabi® Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'SMNVPTFD' PP #29,553)...and so will your guests.
Create springtime memories with a pint-sized slice of "living wedding cake"! This special Doublefile Viburnum spreads its strong horizontal branches out wide; but stays low and tight to the ground.
Fluffy, pure white lacecap clusters of creamy-white flowers hover over the top of every branch. You'll swear your shrub was frosted by Mother Nature overnight!
The display lasts for weeks, and supports plenty of essential pollinators with a rich source of nectar. Go ahead and be proud of your ecologically-sound choice.
Wabi-Sabi Viburnum has a prostrate growth habit that becomes slightly mounded at maturity. Basal branching from the base of the shrub adds to the very lush look.
Prominently veined foliage delivers an effortlessly dramatic visual backdrop. Elliptical leaves are semi-evergreen, especially in warmer climates.
Add the sturdy leaves as an effective filler in rustic flower arrangements. Fuzzy undersides only add to the rough-textured appeal.
Field-tested by the Proven Winners® team for many years, Wabi-Sabi Viburnum becomes a durable landscape asset. It's easy-care and performs in full sun or partial shade.
Place your order for Wabi-Sabi Viburnum today! What a neat way to polish up your garden design.
How to Use Wabi-Sabi® Viburnum in the Landscape
For an easy, modern landscape...plant a sweep of Wabi-Sabi along the edge of your shrub borders. It will work throughout several sun conditions.
Consistent design elements are the key to a professional look. Include at least one Wabi-Sabi Viburnum in all your planting beds to bring it all together.
They can be added to mixed perennial borders, too. Use them in Butterfly Gardens to add a formal sense of structure.
Update your foundation planting with these attractive spreading shrubs. Install a small mass planting at a turn or bend of your front walkway.
For a solid look, space them three feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
Small space gardens need hard-working plants that perform well through the year. Even in the dead of winter, you'll appreciate the wide branch structure.
If you only have room for one, use it to maximum effect in a high profile area. Soften a twist or turn in a garden path for a showy spring garden moment.
Zen Gardeners can also make the most of these rugged groundcover shrubs. Drape the horizontal habit of Wabi-Sabi between a series of offset boulders to tell a subtle tale of connection between the hard elements.
Wasi-Sabi also makes a unique underplanting. Finish off the bare ground under a Chaste Tree or specialty Redbud for a classy patio planting that requires very little care.
Enjoy their unusual branching in your space. Why not include them at the base of a slope...with a windswept rough-textured partner like Sea Green Juniper behind them?
#ProPlantTips for Care
Provide at least four hours of direct sunlight a day. Wabi-Sabi Viburnum does quite well in either full sun or part shade.
Although they put up with many soil types, it's best if you look for well-drained soil. Bring in additional soil for a planting mound or raised bed in soggy soil that retains water.
Use Nature Hills Root Booster when planting to set them up for a long life of success. This symbiotic formula helps the feeder roots access micronutrients.
Pay close attention to watering the first season to get your plant established. If you keep your plants hydrated in dry weather, they stay happy and can maintain health and vigor.
Establish your plant with careful watering during its first season. Thereafter, provide a medium amount of water on a regular basis.
You'll want to add mulch over the root system in a three-inch layer. Then, pull it back away from the main stems for good air circulation.
Once the flowers are finished for the season, prune lightly to shape. This petite choice won't need much...especially if you plan for the full height and spread listed on the Plant Highlights.
Noteworthy Wabi-Sabi Viburnum is a pint-sized Doublefile Viburnum. These special plants have long been recognized as some of the world's most desirable in landscapes.
Place your order today...then rest and relax in your beautiful garden.
