Plants

Viburnum × burkwoodii

[Burkwood Viburnum]

Trouble-free plant tolerant of soils and pollution (except sulfur). Also, does not tolerate more severe drought. Very fragrant when in bloom, although to a lesser degree than Viburnum carlesii (Koreanspice Viburnum). Bacterial spot and powdery mildew susceptibility (but not always a problem). Sulfur containing pesticides burn or defoliate leaves. Too thin to be a solid screen.

Viburnum × burkwoodii 'Chenaultii'

[Chenault Burkwood Viburnum]

'Chenaultii' has a finer-textured, more delicate appearance than the species type due to its smaller leaves and thinner branches. Trouble-free plant tolerant of soils and pollution (except sulfur). Also, does not tolerate more severe drought. Very fragrant when in bloom, although to a lesser degree than Viburnum carlesii (Koreanspice Viburnum). Bacterial spot and powdery mildew susceptibility (but not always a problem). Sulfur containing pesticides burn or defoliate leaves. Too thin to be a solid screen.

Viburnum × carlcephalum

[Carlcephalum Viburnum]

This viburnum is an open, rounded shrub known for its snowball-like clusters of fragrant, white flowers in May.

Viburnum × carlcephalum 'Cayuga'

[Cayuga Viburnum]

Cayuga Viburnum is a backcross between V. x carlcephualum and V. carlesii, known for its fragrant flowers and upright to slightly spreading habit. Pink buds open to clusters of white fragrant flowers in May. Leaves change from a dark green to a vibrant orange-red in the fall. Bacterial leaf spot can be a problem in some settings. Prune immediately after flowering for best flower show the next year.

Viburnum carlesii

[Koreanspice Viburnum]

Very fragrant when in bloom. Bacterial leaf spot can be a problem in some settings. Prune immediately after flowering for best flower show the next year.

Viburnum dentatum

[Arrowwood Viburnum]

Can look ragged in dry soil. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Name derived from Native American use of strong sucker shoots for arrow shafts. The most durable of viburnums. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub.

Viburnum dentatum 'Christom' [sold as Blue Muffin™]

[Blue Muffin Arrowwood Viburnum]

'Christom', often sold under the name Blue Muffin, is a compact variant known for its strongly blue fruits. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Name derived from Native American use of strong sucker shoots for arrow shafts. The most durable of viburnums. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub.

Viburnum dentatum 'Synnesvedt' [sold as Chicago Lustre®]

[Chicago Lustre Arrowwood Viburnum]

'Synnesvedt', often sold under the name Chicago Lustre, is known for attractive, clean, lustrous foliage and abundant blue-black fruits. Flowers malodorous to some. Attractive to birds. Name derived from Native American use of strong sucker shoots for arrow shafts. The most durable of viburnums. Serves as a nice neutral background shrub.

Viburnum dilatatum

[Linden Viburnum]

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.

Viburnum dilatatum 'Erie'

[Erie Linden Viburnum]