Chindo Viburnum - Fast Growing Evergreen Privacy Shrub | 12-20 Feet Tall, Individual Plants

Create dense evergreen privacy and year-round beauty with the Chindo Viburnum. This popular landscape shrub is prized for its large glossy green leaves and vigorous growth habit that quickly forms a lush natural screen. Known for its durability and attractive appearance, Chindo Viburnum is widely used for privacy hedges, property borders, and large landscape plantings.

In spring, the shrub produces clusters of creamy white flowers that add a soft seasonal display against the rich evergreen foliage. As the season progresses, small red berries may develop and gradually turn black, attracting birds and wildlife. With its dense branching and upright spreading form, Chindo Viburnum offers a reliable evergreen shrub that provides privacy, structure, and beauty throughout the year.

Why You'll Love the Chindo Viburnum

Fast Growing Privacy Plant: Quickly forms a dense evergreen screen that provides excellent privacy and landscape coverage.

Large Glossy Evergreen Foliage: Rich green leaves create a lush, tropical appearance throughout the year.

Fragrant Spring Blooms: Creamy white flower clusters appear in spring and add seasonal beauty.

Wildlife Friendly Plant: Produces berries that attract birds and beneficial wildlife.

Chindo Viburnum Details

Botanical Name: Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo'
Type: Evergreen shrub
Mature Size: 12-20' tall × 8-12' wide (upright spreading habit)
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soil adaptable to many soil types
Water: Water regularly until established, moderate drought tolerance once mature
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7, 8, 9

Growing Conditions

Soil Adaptability: Performs best in well-drained soil but adapts easily to sandy, loamy, or clay soils. Avoid consistently wet planting areas.

Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun for the densest growth but tolerates partial shade.

Hardiness: USDA zones 7-9, making it ideal for warm climates with strong heat tolerance.

Care Instructions

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, this shrub becomes moderately drought tolerant.

Pruning: Prune as needed in late winter or early spring to maintain hedge shape or control size.

Fertilizing: Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy foliage growth.

Landscaping Uses

Versatile Applications: Chindo Viburnum’s fast growth and evergreen foliage make it suitable for: privacy screens, hedges, property borders, windbreaks, and large landscape plantings.

Privacy Screen Excellence: Its dense branching and tall growth habit make it ideal for creating natural evergreen privacy barriers along property lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far apart should I plant Chindo Viburnum? For privacy hedges or screens, space plants 6 to 8 feet apart on center to allow for mature growth.

Is Chindo Viburnum fast growing? Yes, it is considered a fast-growing evergreen shrub and quickly establishes as a privacy screen.

Is Chindo Viburnum evergreen? Yes, it maintains its glossy green foliage year round, providing continuous landscape structure and coverage.