Light
Full sun to part shade.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Viburnum × pragense
How to grow Prague Viburnum.
Glossy, green and private most of the year.
- Light
- Full sun, part sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Zones
- 5–8
- Size
- 10–12 ft tall and wide
- Spacing
- 6–8 ft apart for a screen.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Water weekly the first two summers. Established plants handle dry spells.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring or early fall, crown at soil level, out of harsh winter wind.
Feeding
Compost or a balanced slow-release feed in spring.
Pruning
Prune right after flowering to shape. It takes trimming as a hedge.
Through the year
Evergreen to semi-evergreen. Flowers in April and May. Fruit late summer into winter.
If something's off
Leaves can scorch or drop in cold, windy winters in zone 5; it releafs in spring. Watch for viburnum leaf beetle.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: A fast, nearly evergreen screen that isn't another arborvitae.
That's everything we know about growing it. Thanks for reading.
Know someone with the right spot? Send them this.
Prague Viburnumfrom $74.99 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
The Sunday Tip · every SundayThe Sunday Tip · you're on the list
One good plant idea,
every Sunday.
You're in.
See you Sunday.
What to plant this week in your zone, every Sunday. New ways to plant and odd tricks that actually work.
Sunday's tip is written for your zone: what to plant this week, and a kit that fits.Set your zone and Sunday's tip gets specific: what to plant this week, and a kit that fits.
Patio pot kit
Balcony Brag
Forty square feet, big opinions.
4 plants · $165.92In a pot, any zone
See the kit →
Deer-resistant border kit
Deer Can't Even
Everything in it tastes terrible to deer.
12 plants · $392.88Zones 5–8
See the kit →
Office kit
The Desk Set
Three small plants, one desk.
3 plants · $45Indoors, any zone
See the kit →
Drought garden kit
The Hot, Dry Bank
For the slope the hose doesn't reach.
14 plants · $554.86Zones 5–9
See the kit →
Mailbox garden kit
The Mailbox Bed
Curb appeal in one afternoon.
8 plants · $159.92Zones 3–10
See the kit →
Pollinator garden kit
The Pollinator Buffet
Open seating for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
14 plants · $424.86Zones 4–9
See the kit →
Shade garden kit
Shade Layers
For the spot the sun forgot.
8 plants · $151.92Zones 3–9
See the kit →
Edible kit · plant this fall
The Snack Garden
Pick it, eat it, walk away.
4 plants · $199.80Zones 5–10
See the kit →
All plant kits →