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- Reaching a height of approximately 20 feet, "Seneca" trees can be trained as large shrubs or small trees. They spread about 10 feet wide, with short, firm, upright branches that create an upright silhouette. The dark green leaves are from 2 to 6 inches long and 1-1/2 to 3 inches wide. They give off an odor when crushed that is reminiscent of green pepper. Although the species varieties of Viburnum sieboldii do not show fall color, the leaves of "Seneca" sometimes turn red or purple in autumn. Clusters of tiny, off-white flowers bloom in May, ripening into pinkish-red fruits, called drupes, which turn dark blue to black when they ripen from August through October.
- Plant Seneca trees in full sun to partial shade. They tolerate most types of moist soil, as long as it is well-drained. Their small stature and trunks that twist as they grow make them ideal for ornamental planting in highly visible urban areas, as a street tree or along a private drive.
- Keep them well-watered, as leaf scorch develops on the tree in times of drought. Prune "Seneca" when it is young to develop it into either a large shrub or a small tree. Thereafter, prune in spring to remove any deadwood and any branches growing outside of the natural shape of the tree.
- Propagate Seneca trees with softwood tip cuttings, which root easily. Seneca trees are not usually bothered by pests or diseases, although they are sometimes susceptible to verticillium wilt.
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