Cayuga Viburnum
Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Cayuga Viburnum highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Growing Zones 5-8
The Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga') is about to blow all of your plant expectations out of the water with its captivating white flowers and incredible coloration. In the spring the shrub has dark green foliage that holds aloft clusters of the most precious pinkish-white flowers that look like little bouquets! These round mophead-style blooms attract pollinators galore!
Before you know it, you'll get round leaves that are a deep purple coloration in the fall. If you're needing a shrub that will add an elegant ornamental feature to your garden then this is the one for you. It will make you feel like you and your landscaping is on cloud 9! Cayuga Viburnum is great as an accent shrub in your landscaping and stands out phenomenally alongside finer green trees. This will make your garden look complete and full.
Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 8, Cayuga is a brilliant offspring of the Koreanspice and Snowball Viburnum, keeping the best of both parents! Fragrance, color, berries for birds and flowers for pollinators, plus fantastic fall color - All wrapped into one! Hefty in size at maturity, these ornamentals can attain 4-8 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width when left unpruned.
Planting and Application:
This magnificent shrub adds a dramatic feature to your landscaping when mass planted. The colors and flowers stand out intensely! Pollinator borders and cut flower gardens both display their gratitude with the inclusion of these ornamental shrubs by way of the profuse blooms! Use as a single focal point and anchor in the foundation plantings, you are sure to find the perfect location for these versatile plants! Imagine creating outdoor rooms and mixed-shrub borders of these lovely blossoms!
You will want everyone to see your beautiful shrub, so plant it along the walkway to your front door. People won't be able to stop asking where you got such an incredible shrub. Songbirds and butterflies won't be able to pass up your shrubs either! Create rows of shelter and buffets for your songbirds and beneficial insects that also create privacy for you! Groupings create shelter and naturalized banks of eyesore-hiding screens, blocking wind, noise, and slow drifting snow while creating a habitat for wildlife!
- Dark Green Foliage with Pinkish-White Flowers
- Orange Red Fall Color
- Easy to Care For!
- Wildlife, Pollinators & Bird Friendly
- Dramatic Specimen & Amazing Accent Shrub, Hedge & Screening
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant this Viburnum variety in rich, well-drained soil with partial shade to full sun. You also want to be sure to add a 3-4 inch layer of mulch around the base of your shrub to ensure even moisture and protect it from nasty pests and diseases. Prune only immediately after flowering and renewal prune every 3-5 years by removing older, thicker stems when the bush is dormant.
- Sun To Part Shade
- Moderate Moisture Needs & Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Almost Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Deer Don't Prefer The Taste - Juglone Tolerant
- Cold Hardy Cultivar Native to North America
- Easy-Care in Well-Drained Soil
Complete your landscaping today with the Cayuga Viburnum at Nature Hills Nursery! Gorgeous round flower clusters, fall color and get easy-care flowering ornamental shrubs delivered to your doorstep!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Viburnum Bushes Fragrant?
The flowers on the Cayuga Viburnum have a slightly pleasant fragrance!
When Do You Prune Flowering Viburnum Shrubs?
Viburnum shrubs bloom on old wood, so it is very important to only prune them immediately after the flowers fade. Should you wish to enjoy the fruit that forms after the flowers fade, then do not prune, instead remove one-third of the oldest, fattest stems that are no longer as vigorous. Pruning them out at the ground level. This leaves fruit for birds and winter interest and increases overall plant vigor while reducing the size of your shrub.
Do Viburnums Like Full Sun or Shade? What is the Best Location for Viburnum?
Viburnums in general need full sun for the most fruit and flowers, but also do well in partial shade and afternoon shade. Highly adaptable, they enjoy mulched, enriched, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. They need regular moisture while young, but once established will only need supplemental moisture during extreme heat and drought.
Does Cayuga Viburnum Produce Fruit?
The Cayuga Viburnum will produce black berries in the fall but they need another similar Viburnum x carlcephalum or Korean Spice Viburnum planted nearby for cross-pollination.
Does Viburnum Spread? How tall does Cayuga Viburnum get?
Cayuga Viburnum can form suckers at the base of the plant, but these can be removed when pruning after flowering or mowed down if you do not wish it to spread. Not invasive, these plants will politely form tidy thickets over time when allowed. Cayuga Viburnum can grow 4-8 feet tall and 6-8 wide in optimal conditions.
Do Viburnum Shrubs Lose Their Leaves in Winter?
Cayuga Viburnum is a deciduous shrub that will drop its leaves in very cold winters in the fall and shows off reddish-maroon coloration.
What Shipping Options Do You Offer?
NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and don'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Viburnum Bushes for sale here at NatureHills.com!