What do viburnum leaves look like?

The viburnum has shiny, green leaves that grow in a dense, uniformed pattern on the plant, forming a domed shape. The leaves grow in pairs, side by side on the branches. The leaves are lobed. There are several types of viburnums–some with fruit, some with a clove-like aroma, and some with vibrant fall color.

Does viburnum make a good hedge?

Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a rounded deciduous shrub typically matures between 6 and 10 feet tall and wide, making it an ideal plant for hedging.

Is viburnum poisonous?

Are Viburnum Poisonous to Children

Viburnum shrubs are not poisonous to children. With so many varieties of viburnum, it is best to carefully read the label as the berries of the species (e.g. V. opulus) are mildly toxic and can cause vomiting if eaten in large quantities.

Do viburnums like shade?

Viburnum will grow in sun or partial shade and contribute colourfully to the garden with attractive flowers, often scented and with berries in the Autumn. Viburnums are not particular about soil as long as it is not too wet or waterlogged, and will grow in both part sun and part shade.

Do viburnums grow fast?

Viburnum Spacing

Viburnum is a fast growing plant. It can grow anywhere from one foot to two feet per year. Growing to a wide range of heights from just under 3 feet and some species reaching 20 feet tall, spacing is important to consider. Most viburnums grow as shrubs and are known to spread.

Do viburnums spread?

Height/Spread:

Most viburnums grow as shrubs and have a full-spreading habit; others can be pruned to medium-sized trees or standards.

How far apart should I plant a viburnum hedge?

Viburnum should be planted a minimum of 4 feet apart.

How far apart do you plant viburnum?

Many viburnums are deciduous, while others are evergreen. Plants in the latter group make the best hedges. In general, viburnums should be spaced between 4 and 10 feet apart, but this varies depending on the plant’s maximum width at maturity.

How tall do viburnum grow?

Viburnums range from 3-foot-tall shrubs to 15-foot-tall trees.

When should viburnum be planted?

Planting viburnum takes place in spring or fall. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball but at least two to three times wider. Backfill with some of the soil and then add water to the planting hole before filling with the remaining dirt.

How often do you water viburnum?

Viburnum does not require a lot of watering except for when it is newly planted or during drought conditions. When newly planted, give the entire root ball area a deep soaking. After that, water two times a week or run your sprinklers 20-30 minutes twice a week.

Can you grow viburnum in pots?

How to grow viburnum in a pot. They love a pot as long as it’s a big one. Most varieties will thrive in containers if the pot is large and deep enough but must be fed, watered and re-potted regularly as they will be more needy than garden grown ones.

How much sun does a viburnum need?

full sun

Most viburnums grow best in full sun but are just as content in light to partial shade. Except for a few varieties, noted in the chart Viburnums that excel from season to season, give them moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil with a pH from 5.6 to 6.6.

How do you take care of viburnum?

Viburnum Care

After planting, add a 2-inch layer of mulch to keep the soil moist and hold in moisture. During hot weather, the shrubs should be watered every 7 to 10 days. Little pruning is necessary, though some species can be trained to form tree-like plants by removing competing stems.

Do viburnum lose their leaves in winter?

As for viburnum, there are more than 150 varieties. Some are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves during winter, while others are evergreen and retain their leaves year-round. All viburnums should be planted in well-draining, slightly acidic soil with lots of organic matter.

Why does my viburnum not flower?

Another common cause for non-flowering viburnums is improper pruning. Viburnum shrubs are one of the many ornamental shrubs that blooms on old wood, so waiting until after blooming to prune is recommended. Trimming them during dormancy will result in the loss of all or many of the flower-producing buds.

What is the common name for viburnum?

Viburnum opulus, the guelder-rose or guelder rose (/ˈɡɛldər/)) is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae) native to Europe, northern Africa and central Asia.

How do you identify a viburnum?

Look at the leaves of the plant. The viburnum has shiny, green leaves that grow in a dense, uniformed pattern on the plant, forming a domed shape. The leaves grow in pairs, side by side on the branches. The leaves are lobed.

Which is the most fragrant viburnum?

Viburnum x burkwoodii

Viburnum x burkwoodii has to be one the most fragrant of all the viburnums. The white, pompom-like flowers usually appear in early spring and last for weeks, followed by red fruits.

Does viburnum have a scent?

Fragrant viburnum is an old-fashioned shrub grown for its intensely fragrant, pinkish-white flowers in early spring.

Which viburnum smells good?

Spice Baby and Spice Girl Koreanspice Viburnum (Viburnum carlesii) Lilacs get all the credit for springtime fragrance, but those who grow Koreanspice viburnum know that it deserves wider recognition: this early spring blooming viburnum has a powerful spicy-sweet scent that’s unlike anything else.

Is Viburnum Tinus Eve price fragrant?

A herbaceous perennial with stunning large fragrant, fully double, bowl shaped white flowers surrounded by dark green, divided foliage.

What does viburnum flower smell like?

A few years ago I first caught wind–literally–of the fragrant flowers of Viburnum carlesii, also known as Korean spice viburnum. The scent is intensely sweet and pervasive, with just enough clove-like notes to keep it from being cloying.

Where do I plant viburnum Bodnantense dawn?

It’s perfect for growing in the front garden or near an entrance or walk, where its fragrant, pretty blooms can be best appreciated. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Grow Viburnum x bodnantense ‘Dawn’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.