Viburnum lantana

The Wayfaringtree is a coarse-textured large shrub noted for its abundance of showy flowers and colorful fruits. Plant in groups with different clones for best fruit set. Has escaped cultivation and naturalized in some areas of the United States. […]

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Viburnum molle

The Kentucky Viburnum is uncommon in commerce, and is closely related to Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood Viburnum). Interesting and attractive exfoliating bark. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Durable viburnum. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub; also good for naturalizing. […]

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Viburnum opulus

Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates, although found in more wet sites in wild stands. May be troubled by aphids. The snowball variety, V. opulus 'Roseum', is badly troubled by aphids. Prune on a 3-year cycle to maintain best form and fruiting. Flower cymes have an outer showy and sterile ring and an inner inconspicuous […]

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Viburnum opulus ‘Compactum’

‘Compactum’ is a dense, dwarf cultivar that produces an abundance of flowers and fruits and has excellent fall color. Widely tolerant of soils and microclimates, although found in more wet sites in wild stands. May be troubled by aphids. Prune on a 3-year cycle to maintain best form and fruiting. Flower cymes have an outer […]

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Viburnum × ‘Oneida’

‘Oneida’ is a hybrid most similar to its Viburnum dilatatum (Linden Viburnum) parent. This plant is known for profuse flower show in May, followed by continued, albeit sporadic, blooming through summer, and abundant fruits that persist into winter. Wide spreading branches. One of the best viburnums for showy fruits. A different clone as a pollinator […]

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Vaccinium angustifolium

The Lowbush Blueberry requires acidic soils with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5. Iron chlorosis can be a problem in higher pH soils. Mulch around roots to maintain high organic matter. For higher blossom and berry output, grow in full sun. Berries are sweet and edible. […]

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