Botanical Name: Viburnum japonicum
Common Name: Japanese viburnum Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect with ascending-spreading branches, forms a full, oval to rounded canopy; becomes treelike with age, young stems smooth, green Height 8-20' Spread 6-15' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun near coast, partial sun inland Soil prefers deep loam, tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 5-9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, ovate, 3-6" long, leathery, dark green, shiny, somewhat acuminate apex Flowers white, bell-shaped, 1/4" across, very fragrant, produced on loose cymes – summer Fruit 1/4" long red ovoid drupe Propagation: semihardwood cuttings, seed Usage: large background shrub, screen, large scale hedge, can be pruned into a small shade tree Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates some drought after established Fertilizing balanced in spring – plus iron Pruning to shape desired anytime Pests/Diseases aphids, scale, powdery mildew Special Conditions/Other keep sulfur sprays off Viburnums Origin: Japan Family: Caprifoliaceae Notes: |
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