Botanical Name: Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Common Name: Leatherleaf viburnum Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright woody shrub with ascending branches forming a rounded to pyramidal, open canopy; coarse, dark green foliage gives a striking, tidy look Height 5-10' Spread 6-8' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors partial sun (full sun near coast) Soil well draining loam preferred Hardiness some frost (zones 7, 9, 14-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, oblong-oval (lanceolate), 4-10" long, wrinkled upper surface, fuzzy beneath Flowers yellow-white clusters (compound umbel), small, 1/4", mostly terminal; March through May Fruit black oval berry, 1/4" long Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: background plant, large filler; used for loose form and large, dramatic leaf form, accent shrub in temperate theme gardens Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning selectively head back to encourage denser growth Pests/Diseases snails and slugs, caterpillars Special Conditions/Other Origin: China Family: Caprifoliaceae Notes: |
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