‘Susquehanna’ is a very large, vigorous shrub (or possibly large tree) noted for its prolific (but stinky) lace-doily-like flowers and handsome, persistent red fruit display. Its heavy, coarse textured branches are covered with an interesting corky bark. Prefers cooler climates and is not recommended for landscapes south of USDA zone 7. Viburnum sargentii is similar […]
The Tea Viburnum is most noted for its truly outstanding fruit display. In autumn, branches are heavily laden with large clusters of striking bright red oval berries. For optimal fruit production, plant in groups. Can be quite open and leggy; it is advisable to plant other, shorter, plants in front of the Tea Viburnum. Gained […]
Transplants easily. Crushed leaves have a green pepper smell. Drought resistance is not good, resulting in leaf scorch. […]
The Viburnum genus is comprised of about 150 species and countless cultivars of deciduous, semi-evergreen, or evergreen shrubs and small trees. These plants are generally grown for their flowers, fruits, and fall color. […]
Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates. May be troubled by aphids. Drought resistance is not good. Fruits are used in preserves. […]
‘Nanum’ is dense, dwarf cultivar that only reaches up to 1 1/2 – 2 feet tall. This variant rarely, if ever, produces flowers or fruits. May be troubled by aphids. […]
Relatively trouble-free plant. Unlike the Doublefile Viburnum (V. plicatum f. tomentosum), this species is sterile so it produces no fruit. One of the least drought tolerant of the Viburnums (may show leaf margin necrosis from drought in late summer). Prune on a 3-year cycle to maintain form, and never shear. Remove upright growing branches to […]
‘Summer Snowflake’ is a tall, narrower form that is noted for its large, primary flower show in the spring, which is followed by continued, although sporadic, blooming into mid autumn. The flowers, fruits, and leaves of this cultivar are all smaller than the straight species. The Doublefire Viburnum is fertile and more commonly used in […]
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The Doublefire Viburnum is fertile and more commonly used in the landscape than the sterile Japanese Snowball Viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum). The white flowers are reminiscent of a lace doily with sterile showy flowers at edge surrounding the non-showy fertile flowers. Flower clusters accentuate the horizontal branching. Fruits are red that change to black […]
Widely tolerant of different soils and exposures. Transplants well. Relatively trouble-free. Can be pruned to form a nice hedge. Scale and borers are occasional problems. The edible fruits are sweet and can be eaten fresh, or used in jams and preserves. […]
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