There are around 150 different species of Viburnums within the Adoxaceae plant family. Deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen, some grow as trees, while other types form bushes.

Not all viburnums produce berries (technically drupes), which can be red, black, or blue. Pictured is a Wright Viburnum (Viburnum wrightii), a medium-sized deciduous shrub native to Japan (photo by Geoffrey Njue).

Its berries appear in clusters, which have matured into cheerful bright reds. In late fall they will shrivel, appearing to be red raisins.

These beautiful Viburnums may be planted in groups for borders or screens, or they may be planted as specimens. Deer resistant, with no serious insect or disease problems, and hardy to Zone 5, they are keepers!