Fragrant Viburnum is an open, rounded multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with leathery grey green leaves that turn reddish-maroon in fall. Large fragrant clusters of pure white flowers in spring and give way to red berries that mature to black in fall. Flowers best with full sun and moist, loamy well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
Type: |
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Origins: |
V. carlessii x V. macrocephalumvar Hybrid |
Height: |
6' - 10' |
Spread: |
6’ - 10' |
Spacing: |
8' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Prune as needed after flowering- will affect fruit display if spent flowerhead are removed. Some susceptibility to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Viburnum crown borer will cause stem dieback.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Privacy Screen, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Weigela, Aster, Witch Hazel
IMAGES: Photo by Tero Laakso, Viburnum opulus, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Viburnum x carlcephalum Cayuga 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.