Viburnum, Appalachian Tea, Blue Haw, Shawneehaw, Possum Haw, Wild Raisin 'Defender'

'Defender' is another tough customer in the ornamental shrub category for the midwest and east. Introduced by Beaver Creek Nursery in no...Read Morerthern IL from parent plants at the Morton Arboretum, this plant will take what you can throw at it weatherwise. My young plants started in 5G containers, and have gained 18" growth the first year.

'Defender' viburnum was selected for hardiness, good clean green foliage, density of habit, and reliable fall color. My plants will be large enough to flower and fruit in 2007, and an update on further performance will be forthcoming.