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.
Shrub Viburnum × juddii [Judd Viburnum] The Judd Viburnum is a hybrid of Viburnum carlesii (Koreanspice Viburnum) and V. bitchiuense (Bitchiu Viburnum), and is considered a better choice for the landscape than both parent species. Very fragrant when in bloom. V. juddii has good resistance towards bacterial leaf spot, unlike V. carlesii. Prune immediately after flowering for best flower show the next year.
Shrub Viburnum × 'Oneida' [Oneida Viburnum] '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 helps produce a more abundant fruit set. Borers can sometimes be a problem. Relatively trouble-free.
Shrub Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum [Japanese Snowball Viburnum] 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 accentuate horizontal character. Possibly the most elegant of flowering shrubs a choice specimen when placed near red.
Shrub Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum [Doublefile Viburnum] 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 if not eaten by birds, beginning in late summer.
