Next Event or Class Missouri Arbor Day Tree Giveaway Friday, April 7 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Upcoming Events & Classes Spring/Summer Class Registration Viburnum davidiiis dioecious, so you'll need both male and female plants to guarantee berries. Get plant information, garden quotes, & exclusive offers directly to your inbox. This large viburnum species is a shrub with a rounded growth habit. Zones: 5-7, V. sieboldii (Seibold viburnum) The attractive features of this viburnum shrub are its upright rounded growth and lush, dense foliage. Fruit: red to black. Comments: purple-red fall foliage; lovely native tree, mildew-resistant. It can be risky for a nursery owner to go out on a limb about naming his favorite plants. They are usually spherical or ovoid and may be red, yellow, blue, or black. Zones: 2-7, V. trilobum Wentworth (Wentworth cranberry bush) Best for flowering in full sun but can tolerate plenty of shade. Viburnum plicatum var. Comments: pale-yellow to orange-red fall colo. Most viburnum varieties need to grow in well-draining, moist soil and flourish in clay, chalk, loamy, or sandy soil. intoxicatingly fragrant spring flowers. This medium-tall viburnum can be found blooming in the Woodland Garden in mid- to late April. Fruit: dark-blue. Though there are no serious disease problems with doublefile viburnum shrubs, like other kinds of viburnum, doublefile viburnum can occasionally have problems. These large and attractive shrubs thrive Viburnums are a steady addition to the home garden because they have very little pest or disease pressure. Sandankwa viburnum shrub has spreading growth habit and is suitable to grow as a hedge. Plant them in the fall to enjoy moderate annual growth. Grows up with an upright rounded habit to 3-5 ft. tall and wide (90-150 cm). Height and width: 15-20 x 8-10 ft.. We have a north facing home with a red oak in the front yard, providing almost full shade to the front bed during most of the year. Comments: a fine small specimen tree; adapts to wet or dry soi. On the left image: autumn foliage. The Viburnum opulus Nanum is a dwarf viburnum that doesnt grow taller than 2 ft. (0.6 m). No serious insect or disease problems. of the member-only content library. There are many fine cultivars in this group, though some of my favorites have little or no fragrance. Best with consistent and even moisture. Most viburnums grow best in full sun but are just as content in light to partial shade. Viburnums have berry-like fruits that vary in color. Enjoy lacy white flowers in spring. 10 Year Size: 12'x10' Color: Green. Introduced by William Judd at the Arnold Arboretum in 1920, Judd viburnum (V. juddii) is an extremely heavy flowering hybrid of V. bitchiuense. The dense foliage creates a rounded crown with its spreading growth habit. Height and width: 10-12 x 5-6 ft. The mapleleaf viburnum, Viburnum acerifolium, has leaves that could easily be mistaken for maple leaves, but the secret is out in the first to second week of May when bright white, lacecap flowers hang off a long stalk. Most viburnums in cultivation have reliably attractive foliage. This shrub prefers well-drained, loamy, slightly acidic soil but has a wide range of tolerance for most soil types. This wild form is native to China and Japan. Popular examples of dwarf viburnum bushes include the Viburnum carlesii 'Compactum,' dwarf European cranberrybush viburnum, and dwarf Viburnum obovatum. Pollinated fertile flowers give way in summer to red berry-like drupes which eventually mature to black. Are the berries on the viburnum trilobum edible or poisonous ? Height and width: 6-10 x 5-6 ft.. Leaves turn burgundy red to purplish red in fall. The green foliage develops a burgundy-red fall color. Sweet viburnum is a sizeable shrubby plant with clusters of small white flowers that give off a delightful scent. Some viburnum bush types may have rounded growth, whereas other shrubs have a flat top. Partial to full sun. The sometimes-fragrant flowers range from white and cream to pink-flushed or wholly pink. Zones: 4-8, V. dilatatum Erie We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail. It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. Flowers: white lacecap. St. Louis, MO 63110, 15050 Faust Park
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Bloom time: May-June. Winters seldom go below 20 degrees. The stunning bluish-green leaves on the David viburnum are ovate-shaped with a leathery feel. This viburnum prefers a rich, moist, slightly acidic soil that drains well. Leatherleaf viburnum is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and decorative crinkled leaves. Viburnums can be propagated by seed, but the process is labor-intensive. Viburnum odoratissimum is a fast grower; suspensum grows at a bit more moderate pace. For example, witherod viburnum does not fruit well planted alone. Fruit: red to black. Sandankwa ovate-shaped green leaves are rough and leathery. Comments: scarlet to burgundy fall color foliage. Height and width: 8-10 x 6 ft.. As part of a flowered hedge, as a standalone or in shrub beds, its growing and maintenance is easy. Gray Summit, MO 63039. Comments: good in dry shade; fall color ranges from creamy pink to deep purple. Mayflower viburnum (V. carlesii), an old garden favorite, is popular for good reason. The rusty blackhaw also produces a brilliant red fall leaf. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. Nearly every gardener has purchased a plant that was propagated through grafting. The green spring and summer leaves turn reddish purple in the autumn. Shop all vegetable producing plants including cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers & more! It looks terrible this time of year. Anne Russell, a compact shrub, has fragrant pink buds and red fall foliage. Sandankwa viburnum flowers are white to pale pink. If your dream shrub is American After this walking tour through the Missouri Botanical Garden, you will be well-versed in the variety of the Viburnum genus. Height and width: 7 x 6 ft. Wentworth is a must for winter interest, with its cherry-red winter fruit persisting well into January if the temperature doesnt drop too drastically. Viburnum plants have excellent spreading growth, and you should plant them in a location where they have enough space to grow. The Snowball Bush viburnum grows between 10 and 12 ft. (3 3.6 m). Mapleleaf viburnum is a small shrub with white flowers and foliage that is similar to maple leaves. Fruit: scarlet. While most flowers are unscented, those that are fragrant are wonderfully so. After the leaves drop the rest of the season it looks fine. Except as to flower structure, bloom time, height and branching habit, both forms are otherwise very similar and commonly sold in commerce under a number of different cultivar names. Fruit: red to black. Once you plant a viburnum or three in your garden, youre certain to enjoy them from season to season and for many years to come. Flowers: white laceca. The broad-leafed shrub has ovate-shaped leaves. Foliage may be rounded or lance-shape, and entire or toothed around the edges. Comments: orange-red fall color; disease-resistant. Even the lightest form of pruning, the removal of spent flowers called deadheading, isn't needed with most . Fall foliage ranges from orange to red to purple. To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of our site. Like other full-size viburnums, it shoots up to 8 feet (2 m.) tall and Looking at pictures of viburnum flowers, its easy to mistake them for hydrangea flowers. Height and width: 8-10 x 5-7 ft.. . Others, such as leatherleaf viburnum (V. rhytidophyllum), are semi-evergreen in colder climates, losing their leaves when temperatures dip below 10 F. A few viburnums can be grown as standards and used in various settings. Squirrels have been known to eat unopened flower buds in late winter which can result in reduced blooming or a lack of blooms altogether. Flowers: profuse, creamy-white laceca. Flowers: white snowball, not fragran. Its dark-green foliage turns purplish-red in fall, and its fruit turns from pink to bluish-black, with a waxy, gray bloom. Fruit: red to black. Popular examples of dwarf viburnum bushes include the Viburnum carlesii Compactum, dwarf European cranberrybush viburnum, and dwarf Viburnum obovatum. Although it blooms much like other viburnums (in late April/early May), the 10-feet tall tea viburnum produces a dramatic display of red fruit that last through most of the winter; fruit yield is high when grown in full sun, such as it is in the Kemper Bird Garden. Height and width: 8-12 x 8-12 ft. Flowers: pink buds open to white snowballs, fragrant. For lots of fruit, try Viburnum trilobum Its berries turn from green to pink to red to dark blue. Sweet viburnum is a slow-growing variety of viburnum that grows well as a small shrubby tree or tall evergreen privacy hedge. Zones: 5-9, V. opulus Xanthocarpum (yellow-fruited European cranberry bush) Fruit: red to black. When roots are sufficient (this usually takes about four to six weeks), transplant the cuttings into 4-inch pots. VIBURNUM, LEATHERLEAF 2 GALLON. in all soil types and exposures, growing to 12 feet (around 4 m.) in both Valuable dwarf viburnum-great for small spaces! VIBURNUM, OPENING DAY 3-5 GALLON . The doublefile viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Mariesii') is a medium-sized deciduous shrub (8 to 16 feet in height) that blooms with white flowers from April to May. This sensational shrub makes a great specimen or hedge. Fruit: red to blac. Smaller varieties of viburnum are perfect for growing in containers at entrance ways, on patios, or decks. A few dwarf varieties, such as Viburnum opulus Nanum, are under 3 feet. So we will do everything in our power to do so. Flowers: large white lacecap. Fruit: yellow to red, persistent. Bloom time: May-June. Fruit: from green to blue-black; lasts into winter. Usually, this happens when the plant is not sited in ideal conditions or it is under stress. viburnum (V. carlesii), as it also has pink flower buds, and white, fragrant flowers that are held in 2- to 3-inch diameter cymes in early spring. Some viburnums prefer dry soil. (Viburnum dentatum) in a hedge. It was discovered prior in time to the discovery of the wild fertile doublefile form (f. tomentosum) from which it was actually developed. However, not every gardener has a space big enough Ovate, serrate, dark green leaves (to 5 long) turn reddish purple in fall. Flowers: pink buds open to white snowballs, spicy fragranc. The showy flat-topped clusters measure about 3 (7.5 cm) across. It is a broad, dense, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically matures to 10-12 tall and spreads to 15 wide. Fruit: yellow to bright red, persisten. Viburnums bloom in white in the last part of April through early May. Zones: 2-7, V. trilobum Compactum (compact American cranberry bush) tomentosum 'Mariesii'): This Chinese native viburnum is a low-growing evergreen shrub, with attractive veining on dark green leaves, white flowers from December through to April, and metallic blue berries. Grow doublefile viburnum in full sun to part shade locations. tomentosum). Given the demand, the marketplace has responded with smaller Comments: plum-hued fall color, great as a specimen. Doublefile viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum)The most elegant of these shrubs is doublefile viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum), with stately horizontal branches on a 10-foot-tall shrub.'Mariesii' is the cultivar most known for its layers of broad, flat, white flower clusters, though it bears little fruit. attributes of the regular, larger size plant but tops out at half the height. Most deciduous viburnums have great fall color, ranging from yellow to red to burgundy, depending on the species or cultivar. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. Its seasonal interest comes from the showy white flowers, clusters of bright red berries that turn black by winter, and orangey-red fall foliage. Elegantly held above the foliage, they are followed by bright red berries, borne in dense upward clusters. To care for viburnum shrubs, make sure that the plants get enough water during dry periods. This dazzling, white viburnum is a large, spreading deciduous shrub that would be wonderful as an accent pant, focal point or as a hedge. directions. Laurustine (Viburnum tinus) is a winter flowering shrub with whitish-pink flowers in flat-topped clusters. Viburnum hedging is ideal for formal or informal hedges, depending on how much you want to prune the shrub. These compact viburnum plants offer the same In fall, the large viburnum shrub turns a red or purple-red color. Flowers: creamy-white lacecap. The viburnums have a wide distribution range that includes both Asia and North America. Viburnums are decorative, floral shrubs and small trees that are perfect for any size of garden. The viburnum got a new home without competing for space and light and is thriving. Height and width: 2 x 3 ft. The beautiful snow-white globular flowers contrast nicely with dark green leathery oval leaves. Korean spice viburnum is a deciduous shrub with pinkish snowball blooms, bright red berries, and dark red fall leaves. Plicatum). When viburnum plants bloom in spring, the dense leafy bushes are transformed into beautiful bright colors. Bloom time: June. Also part of the Viburnum family is laurestine or Viburnum tinus which is often found in our gardens. Growth Rate: Intermediate. Fruit: red to black. Close up pictures of Leatherleaf viburnum flowers and leaves. Arrowwood viburnum shrubs grow between 6 and 15 ft. (1.8 4.5 m) tall with a wide spread of similar size. You should also add a layer of mulch around the thick stems to lock in moisture. Bloom time: May. I have not yet had any blossom, maybe 2020. several small varieties available in commerce. Sign up for a free trial and get access to ALL our regional content, plus the rest Fruit: rarely produces frui. Is there something I can do? Bloom time: April-May. A viburnum that gives you three different looks from spring to fall. Some viburnum shrubs flower in winter until spring. Bloom time: May or June. The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. Height and width: 10 x 6 ft. Viburnum plicatum 'Mariesii'. There are around 150 species of viburnum trees, shrubs, and hedge plants. Sign up for our newsletter. Viburnum leaves come in different shapes. This is also a shrub that could help you out in those dry, shady spots. Growing dwarf viburnums in the landscape is a great way to Zones: 3-7, V. setigerum (tea viburnum) The leaves of mapleleaf viburnum (V. acerfolium) turn various colors in fall. The foliage of broadly ovate, dark green leaves turns glorious red shades in fall. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. In my garden, it usually makes it through winter looking good. Zones: 4-8, V. burkwoodii (Burkwood viburnum) Arrowwood leaves are shiny green with coarsely toothed edges. Zones: 4-8, V. trilobum* (American cranberry bush) I would be hard pressed to pick just a handful of exceptional viburnums, so this hefty chart lists a few dozen. The nannyberry, Viburnum lentago, is a tall shrub, up to 16 feet, that blooms the last week of April through the first week of May and can be found in the Kemper Bird Garden. If this is your situation, help is on the way as new dwarf flowers in spring or fiery fall colors. Our last Missouri native is the rusty blackhaw viburnum, Viburnum rufidulum, named for the rust-colored hairs on the leaf undersides and the stems. Adding to the landscaping shrubs attractiveness are glossy, leathery leaves that have a waxy feel. Nannyberry viburnum (V. lentago) is another native that enjoys moist shade, but it can also adapt to sun and dry soil. The wild form (f. tomentosum) is native to forests and thickets in China and Japan. Flowers: yellowish-white lacecap. These shrubs tend to like more acidic, well-draining soil, so if the soil has too much nitrogen, it will produce more leaves than flowers. Height and width: 12 x 6 ft. Zones 3-8, sun/part sun, 2' tall x 2' wide at maturity. Viburnums excel as specimen plants or as anchors in mixed borders. Odoratissimum can be kept 4 to 6 feet, suspensum 3 to 5 feet tall. Flower clusters appear in two rows or files, hence the common name. Bloom time: May. Fruit: red-scarlet, often persists into winter. Flowers: white snowball; light fragrance. Viburnum shrubs, hedges, and trees are beautiful flowering plants that add beauty to garden landscapes. Ideal for small gardens, Viburnum carlesii Spice Baby (Koreanspice Viburnum) is a dwarf, bushy, deciduous shrub with a profusion of large flower clusters that perfume the garden with their sweet, spicy fragrance in spring. How fast do doublefile virburnum shrubs grow? viburnum (Viburnum carlesii), the shade tolerant shrub with Chindo viburnum is a low maintenance fast growing bush with evergreen foliage. The leaf beetles are a more serious problem. For more detailed information, please click here. Flowers: pink opening to white snowballs, fragran. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas. Bloom time: May (may continue blooming. New foliage is reddish-bronze. The European Cranberry bush is also an excellent specimen to grow a viburnum tree. Zones: 4-8, V. rufidulum* (Southern blackhaw viburnum) The best varieties of viburnum for hedging are Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum) for full sun, Sandankwa Viburnum (Viburnum suspensum) for shade, Laurustine (Viburnum tinus), and Chindo viburnum (Viburnum awabuki Chindo). The pale green leaves have some hairs and serrated margins. Bloom time: March-April. But mapleleaf viburnum (V. acerfolium) is hard to beat, turning purple to rosy in the fall. The Spruce uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Others, such as Seibold viburnum (V. seiboldii), may grow up to 20 feet tall. Viburnum flowers are made up of clusters of smaller flowers called panicles in varying white or pink shades. Flowers: dark-red buds open to white snowballs, clove fragrance. Mohawk, introduced by the late Dr. Donald Egolf of the National Arboretum, has a striking fragrance of spice as its reddish buds open into white snowballs. Height and width: 15 x 8 ft. Ripened viburnum berries can be bright red, deep purple-black, blue, neon-pink, or bright yellow. Bloom time: May. Elegantly held above the foliage, they are followed . These shrubs can grow around 1 to 2 feet per year with proper care and maintenance. Look for this native, which can reach up to 20 feet tall, in the Woodland Garden. Compact cultivars, such as Compactum Alfredo, work well in hedges or shrub borders. Fruit: red to purple-black. Height and width: 5 x 5 ft. Flowers: white laceca. Comments: orange-to-burgundy fall foliage; good for mixed shrub border. tomentosum Mariesii (doublefile viburnum) Some viburnums can become medium-size trees, especially if they are pruned. They are admired for their foliage, flowers, and fruit. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Specialized Pruning Techniques: Stooling, Sucker Removal, and Lift-Pruning, "As a recently identified gardening nut I have tried all the magazines and this one is head and shoulders above the pack. Mariesii doublefile viburnum (Viburnum plicatum var. multi-season pleasure, but in a smaller size. tomentosum (Doublefile Viburnum), with its flat-topped flower clusters, was discovered later by European botanists and named as a separate form (Flint, 1999). David viburnum is a compact shrub that grows between 3 and 5 ft. (1 1.5 m) tall. Many varieties of viburnum shrubs produce edible berries. Fruit: prolific and persisten. The red fruit in fall is very ornamental and loved by birds. David Beaulieu is a landscaping expert and plant photographer, with 20 years of experience. Featured Creature: viburnum leaf beetle. Accept Roseum) is a sterile viburnum. Bloom time: May. Introduced by William Judd at the Arnold Arboretum in 1920, Judd viburnum ( V. juddii) is an extremely heavy flowering hybrid of V. bitchiuense. These viburnum shrubs grow up to 10 ft. (3 m) tall. Peel off the lower two leaves to create wounds from which the roots will grow. Sweet viburnum has clusters of white flowers and can be grown as a hedge plant or a large shrub. Fruit: black; often persists into winter. However, some types of viburnum berries are mildly poisonous. A close kin to these two natives is blackhaw viburnum (V. prunifolium). can I grow a viburnum in a container pot? The straight species form of European cranberry bush (V. opulus) is not as exciting as some viburnums, but several cultivars are exceptional. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Flowers: white snowbal. Doesn't get any easier than that! The bright green, maple-like leaves decorate gardens in summer before turning orange, pink, or purple in the fall. Fruit: red-orange in pendant clusters, persisten. The ornamental small David viburnum shrub has creamy pink flowers and dark foliage. Look for the dwarf viburnum varieties, like Papoose, only 4 feet Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly. Arrowwood viburnum is a wide-spread bush with clusters of white flowers and toothed edged leaves. A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture , well-drained soils. It is a compact cultivar, up to five feet tall, producing delicate white flowers in flat-topped clusters in early May. $14.00 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Last entry at 4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays. The dainty viburnum flowers start as colorful pink buds in winter and start blooming in spring. More than 150 viburnum varieties exist, ranging from 3-foot dwarf shrubs to 20-foot trees, many of them native to North America and suited for U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness. To work out how far apart to space the shrubs, divide the mature width by two. If you notice a white or grayish-colored growth on the surface of leaves, upper and lower, then most likely the viburnum has developed powdery mildew or downy mildew. Flowers: creamy white lacecap, slightly fragran. Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. Last but not least is V. sargentii Onondaga, a knock-out cultivar introduced by Dr. Egolf. While not an evergreen, the tea viburnum, Viburnum setigerum, is a winter beauty nonetheless. Some trees and shrubs display beautiful fruits in Viburnum plicatum (Japanese Snowball) is listed Viburnum dilatatum (Linden Viburnum) is listed in Winters may be long and cold, but your garden can Photo courtesy of Proven Winners -www.provenwinners.com. As the berries ripen on the shrub, they change color. The red fruits of Erie eventually turn coral, then pink. There are also cultivars of Japanese snowball bush that offer pink or pink and white blooms. Burkwood viburnum (V. burkwoodii), semi-evergreen in a mild winter, is extremely fragrant and has many cultivars. viburnum varieties have developed. Keep the shrubs consistently moist. Height and width: 8 x 5 ft.. Bloom time: Jun. This compact evergreen shrub is cold hardy in USDA zones 8 through 11. American cranberry bush, however, does not like dry locations. These typically can be prevented by not watering with overhead irrigation and keeping the leaves dry. Comments: elegant horizontal branching; reddish-purple fall colo. Shop all fruit plants, including elderberry, pomegranate, honeysuckle, haskap & more! Their gorgeous flowers, full-leaved habit, and fall and winter interest can be a valuable staple of your home landscape. Cut older branches back to encourage growth. Blackhaw viburnum trees grow around 15 ft. (4.5 m) tall with a spread of 12 ft. (3.6 m). They are borne in terminal or axillary panicles, clusters, corymbs, or cymes, which are often spherical or domed. Zones: 3-7, V. lentago* (nannyberry viburnum, sheepberry) Last entry at 4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays. Michael Dodge, with its yellow fruit, is good for the autumn garden. Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. Some varieties of viburnum are ideal for tall privacy hedges or screening. Most viburnums grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Some species have blooms similar to the flattened heads of lacecap hydrangeas. There are more than 150 species of Viburnum; many are native to North America, growing in USDA Hardiness Zones 2 to 9. that stays at half the size. Comments: burgundy fall foliage. Viburnum leaves come in various shapes and sizes, depending on the species. tomentosum 'Mariesii' Common Name: Mariesii Doublefile Viburnum. Height and width: 7-8 x 8-10 ft.. One reason why types of viburnum are popular in front and backyards is that they are versatile plants that grow in most conditions. To use the website as intended please Height and width: 10 x 5 ft. Plant this viburnum where you can be sure to enjoy its delicate tiers of white flower clusters appearing in April, followed by red foliage in fall with contrasting black berries that the birdswill love. tall, a formidable size for a small garden. The ornamental value of this landscaping shrub is from its clusters of creamy pink, star-shaped flowers. $21.99 Each. For example, the Viburnum Snowball Bush has clusters of white flowers that bloom from November until March. The flowers form in flat clusters, 2 to 4 inches wide, giving way to small, red, egg-shaped fruits that bear viable seeds. Zones: 4-8, V. rhytidophylloides Willowwood* Walter's Viburnum, named for English-born botanist turned South Carolina farmer Thomas Walter, who first described the species in the late 1700's, is a spring-flowering mostly evergreen shrub/small tree native to the Southeastern United States. Cold hardiness varies by species, but most viburnums will grow in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8. Chindo viburnum is a large woody shrub that blooms in spring with showy, fragrant white flowers. Fruit: apricot to red, heavy clusters; persistent. enjoy these lovely shrubs without taking up the additional space. Dwarf viburnum shrubs grow between 1 and 5 ft. 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