Bill Stites
Viburnum bushes offer something for everyone.
Viburnum height and flower shapes also vary.
For example, snowball bush viburnum has flowers that look like the name suggests.
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Some varieties have layered blooms, and many early-blooming varieties have fragrant flowers.
Viburnum foliage is usually green, but some varieties have white or yellow variegation or pronounced veining.
Many types havefiery autumn foliage, while some are evergreen or semi-evergreen, holding their leaves through winter.
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Viburnum bloom time falls anywhere from early spring to late summer, depending on the species.
As a bonus, mostviburnums have eye-catching berriesto top off the pretty flowers and foliage.
Like the arrowhead viburnum, a few are grown for their bright blue berries in the fall.
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Viburnum berry colors include red, pink, blue, purple, and black.
The shrubs are helpful for privacy and controlling erosion on slopes.
Larger varieties are useful as windbreaks when planted in rows.
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Some varieties tolerate light shade.
Viburnums perform best in fertile, well-draining soil but aren’t picky and will grow in less-than-ideal conditions.
Remove the plant from the nursery container.
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Dig a hole two to three times wider than the root ball.
Loosen the plant’s roots with your fingers.
Position the shrub in the hole to sit at the same height as in the nursery container.
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Put half the soil back in the hole and water it.
Then, put the rest of the soil back and water it again.
Viburnum Bush Care Tips
Once planted in a good location, viburnum bushes need little attention.
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If there are drought conditions, these plants will need a good soaking.
Remove decayed or weak branches to keep the plant healthy.
Light
As diverse as viburnum bushes are, site requirements don’t vary much.
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Generally,full sun is bestfor the finest show of blooms, berries, and fall color.
Some thick-leaf varieties, however, will tolerate dappled shade.
They enjoy moist soil but don’t like for their roots to soak in water.
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For the amount to use, follow product label instructions.
After they are well-established, they don’t require fertilizer.
Pruning
Most of these plants don’t require pruning other than to remove dead or diseased branches.
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Don’t remove more than one-third of the good wood in any annual pruning session.
Viburnum leaf beetles, Asiatic garden beetles, and weevils are all attracted to viburnum shrubs.
In the shade, be mindful of foliar diseases like black spot.
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How to Propagate Viburnum Bushes
Propagate viburnum usingsoftwood or hardwood cuttings.
Keep the container in a warm location and water when the planting medium feels dry.
It grows 10 feet tall and wide.
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The red fruit ripens to black in the fall.
It grows 8 feet tall and wide.
It grows 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide.
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It grows 15 feet tall by 12 feet wide.
Lacecap-throw in blooms in spring are followed by edible red fruits.
It grows 15 feet tall and 12 feet wide.
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It grows 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide.
The toothed, dark green leaves redden in fall when grown in colder climates.
It grows 8 feet tall and wide.
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It grows 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide.
Plants grow 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide.
It does not produce fruit and grows 15 feet tall and wide.
The toothed, dark green leaves redden in fall.
It grows 6 feet tall and wide.
It displays excellentautumn foliage colorand reddish fruits.
It grows 5 feet tall and wide.
Clusters of fragrant pink-tinged flowers open from pink buds in mid- to late spring.
It grows 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide.
It grows 6 feet high and 12 feet wide.
Frequently Asked Questions
More than 175 species of this flowering plant grow in North America and Asia.
Some are deciduous, while some are evergreen.
They range in size from 2 feet to 30 feet.
You need two compatible plants for the best berry production.
However, you only need one plant for a robust flower display.
Viburnum bushes are safe for pets.
you’re able to plant them in your yard without worry.
you’re able to trim them back by about a third of their size each year.
It depends on the exact pop in.
Some grow fruit, which can stain the ground or litter it with fruit.
