Viburnum rhytidophyllum, commonly called leatherleaf viburnum, is an evergreen shrub, which can ultimately reach a height of 6-10'. Produces flat cymes of creamy white flowers in the spring and berries in early fall which first appear red and then change to a glossy black. Berries will often persist to the end of December. Ovate-oblong to ovate-lanceolate leaves are dark green, somewhat shiny and with impressed venation. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Native to China. Hardy in zones 5-8.