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Water Requirements
Once established (12–18 months), Walter's Viburnum is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Moderate water needs. Tolerates both dry conditions and periodic flooding. Water 2-3x per week during establishment (12 months). Once established, drought-tolerant with minimal supplemental irrigation.
Soil and Fertilization
Fertilizer: Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer
Schedule: February and September. Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer.
Salt Tolerance
- Mature Height
- 6–18 ft
- Mature Width
- 4–10 ft
- Growth Rate
- medium
- Water Demand
- 3/10
- Florida Grade
- Florida
- Installed Cost
- $$
- USDA Zones
- 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
- FLEPPC Status
- None
- Iguana Rating
- 7/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Walter's Viburnum at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Walter's Viburnum grow in South Florida?
Walter's Viburnum has a medium growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Walter's Viburnum safe for pets?
Yes, Walter's Viburnum is considered pet-safe. Non-toxic to dogs and cats.
How much water does Walter's Viburnum need in South Florida?
Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Walter's Viburnum is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Walter's Viburnum tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Walter's Viburnum has moderate salt tolerance (5/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Walter's Viburnum available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Walter's Viburnum is classified as: protected. Florida native — HOA cannot prohibit.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Florida native — HOA cannot prohibit. Good for shade-landscape mitigation.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Florida native — protected. Shade-garden and rain-garden applications.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Native — protected. Common in Palm Beach County native landscape plans.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Native — protected. Good for Collier inland landscape mitigation.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Allowed but not native to Keys — limited availability in Monroe..
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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