Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Leatherleaf Viburnum

Viburnum rhytidophyllum - Flowers
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (White flowers in May in numerous, large 4-8" dia. flat-topped cymes)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Lustrous, leathery dark green summer foliage; semi-evergreen foliage holds into November)
 Fruit Notes:
Red;black (Red berries (drupes) change to black from fall to winter; not consistently produced, planting in groups of different clones may increase fruit production)
 Ultimate Height:
10-15 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
10-15 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers well-drained soils
 Range:
Central and western China
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
The lustrous, dark green leaves (3-7" long by 1-2.5" wide; narrower than Viburnum x rhytidophylloides) are opposite, simple, semi-evergreen to evergreen, ovate-oblong to ovate-lanceolate, leathery, and strongly wrinkled. Long, naked vegetative buds covered in a rusty pubescence. Flower buds are present even in the winter and are much more open than those of V. x rhytidophylloides.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 392
  • Groupings 189
  • Hedge 234
  • Specimen 598
  • Notable Texture 277

    • Additional Information

    The Leatherleaf Viburnum is an evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub that profusely produces large, flat-topped clusters of mildly fragrant flowers in the spring. Shade tolerant and must be protected from harsh winter sun. Poor tolerance to heavy wind environments.

    When Viburnum rhytidophyllum has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    13 Viburnum rhytidophyllum found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12009_11586*AADDL
    22009_11585*AADDL
    32009_11577*AADDL
    42013_00691*AHORTPARK
    52009_11584*AADDL
    62009_11582*AADDL
    72009_11580*AADDL
    82009_11579*AADDL
    92009_04653*APMU
    102009_11581*AADDL
    112009_11583*AADDL
    122009_11578*AADDL
    132009_13813*AHORTPARK

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