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Viburnum
Viburnum make up a genus of more than 150 species. They are the perfect tree or shrub for many gardens. The blooms on Viburnum, sometimes fragrant, can range from a snow-white to creamy pink in color. Berries of the Viburnum have been recognized in blues, reds, oranges and yellows. Viburnum is a species of evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous shrubs and sometimes large trees. Somewhat interesting are the many different leaf textures of the Viburnum. From leathery to glossy to variegated, there are many choices available to find the right Viburnum for your garden.
The Viburnum shrub is excellent for a shrub border and woodland gardens. The berries attract beneficial wildlife to a garden setting. Viburnum branch and leaf structure can make for a safe place for birds to nest.
Almost all Viburnum grow well in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and adapt very well to a large variety of environmental conditions. Insect resistance of Viburnum is remarkable. Viburnum make an excellent choice for the busy gardener because of the low maintenance of these shrubs and trees.
Listed below are several Viburnum species and cultivars for your garden:
'Korean Spice Viburnum - Viburnum carlesii
A deciduous shrub that is ideal for spaces with only three or four feet of planting area. In spring Korean Spice Viburnum is covered with pink fragrant flower clusters the size of grape fruits. The standard form of Korean Spice Viburnum is a good intermediate landscape plant as it only grows five to six feet high with an equal spread. Its dull green foliage turns bright scarlet in the fall. Zones 5-8.
'Mohawk Viburnum - Viburnum x 'Mohawk'
Mohawk Viburnum is covered in spring with amazing scarlet-red flower buds that last for several weeks finally revealing wonderfully fragrant white flowers. Mohawk Viburnum is a compact, rounded, deciduous shrub with dark green leaves that turn orange-red in autumn. Remarkably resistant to bacterial leaf spot and powdery mildew. Zones 5-8.
'Cranberry Viburnum - Viburnum trilobum
Also known as the American Cranberry Bush, this viburnum is a native bush that produces edible red berries in autumn, which are perfect for making jelly, but be sure to harvest before the birds as they consider the berries a delicacy. Yellow to red foliage in fall. Matures to a height of 15' by 12' width.
'Tea Viburnum - Viburnum setigerum
The Tea Viburnum is a deciduous, bushy, upright viburnum shrub growing into a somewhat vase-like shape. This viburnum exhibits dark blue-green leaves. Flat-topped cymes present white flowers which are followed by bright reddish-orange berries Zones 5-7.
'Judd Viburnum - Viburnum x juddii
The Judd Viburnum is a rounded deciduous viburnum shrub with dark green leaves that sometimes turn red in autumn. Its' pink flower buds open to reveal strongly fragrant white snowball-type flowers with just a tinge of pink. Matures to a height of 4' by 5' feet width. Zones |
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