Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub I.D.

Provided Information:

1. Photos:
2. Date: December
3. Location: Corvallis, Oregon
4. Plant Type: Evergreen woody shrub
5. Environment: commercial landscape
6. Exposure: shade
7. Scent: none
8. Other: thick glossy leaves, bright red buds, opposite branching, evergreen

Identification:

1. Name: Viburnum davidii (David viburnum)
2. Family: Caprifoliaceae
3. Origin: China
4. Random Facts: This plant is known for its showy metallic blue berries in the summer. Though this plant is not truly dioecious (having separate male and female plants), it is common for them to be referred to as 'male' and 'female' plants depending on the fruit set of an individual plant. Some clones inherently produce fruit more abundantly ('female') while others must be cross pollinated ('male'), and therefore are less likely to fruit on their own or when surrounded by a similar grouping of viburnums. When selecting plants be sure you can see clear signs of fruiting or buy one that is designated as a 'female' clone.