Wayside Gardens Viburnum Shasta

Since the 'Shasta' Viburnum reaches a mature width of 12 feet, you should space them at least 10 to 12 feet apart if you want them to touch eventually. For a denser, faster-forming privacy screen, you can space them slightly closer, but be prepared to prune them as they mature.

Yes, the 'Shasta' is quite adaptable and performs well in clay, loamy, and even poor soil conditions. Just ensure the planting site has decent drainage, as the shrub does not like to sit in standing water.

While it is classified as an evergreen, its foliage retention can depend on the severity of the winter in zones 5 and 6. In milder climates, it will hold its leaves year-round, but in the northern end of its hardiness range, it may lose some foliage during particularly harsh winters.

The 'Shasta' is considered a fast-growing shrub. While exact growth rates depend on your local climate and soil quality, you can expect it to reach its mature height of 6 feet and width of 12 feet relatively quickly once established.

While a single 'Shasta' will produce flowers and berries, planting more than one can often improve cross-pollination, leading to a more abundant display of fruit. This is beneficial if your primary goal is to attract and feed local bird populations.

This is a very low-maintenance shrub. Because it has a naturally upright growth habit, it rarely requires heavy pruning, though you can trim it lightly after it finishes blooming in the summer if you need to shape it or manage its size.