Viburnum opulus ‘Nanum’
‘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. […]
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Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum
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 […]
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum ‘Summer Snowflake’
‘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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Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum
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 […]
Viburnum prunifolium
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Viburnum dilatatum
One of the best viburnums for showy fruits. A different clone as a pollinator helps produce a more abundant fruit set. Borers can sometimes be a problem. Relatively trouble-free. […]