Pink Dawn Viburnum

Viburnum plicatum 'Pink Dawn'
Planted 1980

This viburnum is special because of its hot pink flowers that bloom in the early spring. Its new foliage is bronzy purple and turns to a red-purple in the fall. It has pitted fruit like other viburnums.

Pink Dawn Viburnum
 
Close up of Pink Dawn Viburnum leaf
 
Pink Dawn Viburnum bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
8-10 ft. 9-12 ft. 5-7 Medium Medium

Leaf

Opposite, simple, ovate, and serrated. New foliage is bronzy purple maturing to a reddish purple in the fall.

Fruit

Bright red pitted fruit, maturing to a black color in July and August. Usually eat by birds before fully ripe.

Flower

Hot pink cymes, about 2" across. Blooms in early spring.

Advantages

Adapts to many different soil types, drought tolerant once established, attracts pollinators and birds.

Disadvantages

Some pruning recommended, messy fruit.