Viburnum betulifolium is a strong growing deciduous shrub. It is laden with bright red berries, ideal bird food. The shiny surface must act as a visual deterrent as most are uneaten. These remain on the plant late into the winter; only rarely do I see birds pecking away at the berries. It could be that they are waiting for the conversion of the starch content to sugar to make them more palatable.

A vigorous plant sending out from its base sturdy shoots. These easily reach 2.5m in length forming thickets in secondary forest where they are found in Yunnan Province, China.

Viburnum betulifolium

Viburnum betulifolium