Is Farrer Viburnum safe for pets?

No, Farrer Viburnum (Viburnum Farreri) is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets.

Is Farrer Viburnum easy to care for?

Farrer Viburnum has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Farrer Viburnum grow indoors?

Farrer Viburnum is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Farrer Viburnum (Viburnum Farreri) is a perennial shrub in the Adoxaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

A deciduous shrub known for its fragrant, pinkish-white flowers blooming in late autumn or early winter.

Last updated: February 2026

Farrer Viburnum

Viburnum Farreri

A deciduous shrub known for its fragrant, pinkish-white flowers blooming in late autumn or early winter.

Quick Facts

Type

shrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

5-8

Safety

⚠️

Not Pet Safe

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Child Safe

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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, hedge, fragrance provider

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Farrer Viburnum

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Adoxaceae

Genus:Viburnum