Viburnum × burkwoodii
Burkwood Viburnum

Viburnum × burkwoodii - Overall Shrub Habit
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 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (Pink in bud opening to white in flower, appearing in early May, smelling a bit like cloves; 2.5" dia. hemispherical cymes open with foliage)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (The semi-evergreen foliage is dark green and lustrous above and light gray below in spring/summer); Red (Turns wine-red in late autumn before falling; inconsistent)
 Fruit Notes:
Red (Red berries in late fall ripen to black; not overly ornamental)
 Ultimate Height:
8-10 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
6-8 feet
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 Soil Notes:
Widely adapted to soils
 Range:
Hybrid origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves are opposite, simple, thick, oblong to ovate, 1.5-4" long, rounded or heart-shaped. Upper leaf surface dark green and shiny, yet moderately rough to the touch, whereas the underside is gray-brown and pubescent, having rusty brown veins. Leaf buds are foliose, naked, tomentose. Flower buds resemble small cauliflowers.
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 356
  • Border 396
  • Foundation 202
  • Groupings 211
  • Hedge 277
  • Specimen 630
  • Pollution Tolerant 217

    • Additional Information

    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.

    When Viburnum × burkwoodii has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    6 Viburnum × burkwoodii found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12009_05045*AHIKS
    22009_07101*ASCHL
    32009_07082*ASCHL
    42009_07102*ASCHL
    52009_07083*ASCHL
    62022_00307*AHORT

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