Botanical Name: Viburnum suspensum
Common Name: Sandankwa viburnum Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, rather stiffly branched, forms a full, rounded oval canopy, smaller branches have conspicuous lenticels Height 8-10' Spread 6-8' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full/partial sun, tolerates shade inland Soil tolerates most; prefers deep, rich loam Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, oval-oblong, 2-4" long, crenate-serrate and revolute margins, dark green above, paler beneath, shiny Flowers white/pink, bell shaped, 1/4" across, arranged in fairly round, dense, terminal panicles; May-July Fruit reddish drupe; turns black Propagation: seed, semihardwood cuttings Usage: attractive hedge or background plant, screens; valued more for its foliage than flower display Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular, tolerates some drought after established Fertilizing balanced in spring, check for chlorosis in alkaline soils Pruning to shape desired, can be sheared Pests/Diseases aphids (bad problem), thrips, scale, mealybug Special Conditions/Other avoid using sulfur sprays on Viburnums Origin: Japan Family: Caprifoliaceae Notes: |
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