Botanical Name: Viburnum burkwoodii
Common Name: Burkwood's viburnum Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character semi-deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape erect, much branched shrub, forms a fairly open, somewhat vase shaped canopy, becoming more dense with age Height 5-10'(12') Spread 4-8' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates both acid and alkaline soils Hardiness hardy (zones 2-12, 14-24); thrives in cooler areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, oval, 1-4" long, dark green above, white tomentose beneath, turns purple in cold weather Flowers white (pink in bud), bell-shaped, very fragrant, 2-4" tight cymes – Feb.-April Fruit blue black drupe Propagation: seed, semihardwood cuttings Usage: attractive filler for its flower display, espalier, loose screen, good for fragrance Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular – tolerates some drought after established Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning head back young plants to encourage denser form Pests/Diseases aphids, scale Special Conditions/Other avoid using sulfur sprays on Virburnum Origin: hybrid Family: Caprifoliaceae Notes: |
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