Pink Beauty Smooth Witherod - Viburnum nudum 'Pink Beauty'

'Pink Beauty' Smooth Witherod embodies the essence of a four-season garden. Its glossy, dark green foliage transforms into a rich wine-red tapestry in autumn, creating a striking visual anchor in the landscape. The shrub's creamy white flower clusters emerge in June, attracting a diverse array of pollinators, while its berries transition through a mesmerizing parade of pink, blue, and purple, often displaying all hues simultaneously. Its compact habit makes it ideal for layering in garden designs, offering both background structure and foreground interest. As the seasons progress, 'Pink Beauty’ embraces each in turn with its persistent berries serving as both visual interest and vital sustenance for wildlife well into winter. 

Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, fertile soil

Size: 5’-6’ tall; 5’-6’ spread

Zone: 5 – 9

Wildlife Value: Flowers attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies; seeds provide food for songbirds

Photo: Old Itch