Tree Tsuga caroliniana [Carolina Hemlock] Slower growth than Tsuga canadensis and less variable in size and form. Performs better under city conditions than T. canadensis. Still, like T. canadensis, foliage browns in dry soil, drying wind, and winter sun in very exposed sites, and it does not tolerate long periods of drought. Can be scorched by full sun and temperatures above 95 degrees F. Many different kinds of minor pest problems.
Shrub Viburnum burejaeticum [Manchurian Viburnum] The Manchurian Viburnum is an uncommon species similar to Viburnum lantana (Wayfaringtree). A very adaptable shrub with good flower production, fruit set, and fall color. Grows remarkably fast in the spring.
Shrub Indiana Native 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.
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.
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.
Shrub Viburnum dilatatum 'Henneke' [sold as Cardinal Candy™] [Cardinal Candy Linden Viburnum] 'Henneke', often sold under the name Cardinal Candy, is a vigorous, compact cultivar known for its abundant shiny red berries that persist into spring. One of the best viburnums for showy fruits. Generally, a different clone as a pollinator helps produce a more abundant fruit set in V. dilatatum, however, this does not appear necessary for this cultivar. Borers can sometimes be a problem. Relatively trouble-free.
Shrub Viburnum farreri [Fragrant Viburnum] Some winter protection promotes best growth. Early flowering in spring is sometimes followed by a later frost/freeze that kills back the flowers and inhibits leaf growth.
Shrub Viburnum farreri 'Bowles' [Bowles Fragrant Viburnum] 'Bowles' is extremely rare in cultivation, but is considered a better performer than the straight species. Some winter protection promotes best growth. Early flowering in spring is sometimes followed by a later frost/freeze that kills back the flowers and inhibits leaf growth.
Shrub Viburnum farreri 'Candidissimum' [White Fragrant Viburnum] 'Candidissium' ('Album') has fragrant white flowers and yellowish-green foliage. Some winter protection promotes best growth. Early flowering in spring is sometimes followed by a later frost/freeze that kills back the flowers and inhibits leaf growth.
Shrub Viburnum farreri 'Nanum' [Nanum Fragrant Viburnum] Relatively small habit, up to 5' and rounded, it produces small panicles of pink flowers in spring. A dense, compact plant, 3 1/2' high and wide. Foliage is similar to the species but smaller. Shrub has an overal appearance of bronze-green. Some winter protection promotes best growth. Early flowering in spring is sometimes followed by a later frost/freeze that kills back the flowers and inhibits leaf growth.