Viburnum

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Viburnum
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Species
Common Name(s)

Viburnum, Arrow wood, Wayfaring tree

Synonym(s)
Features Foliage, Flowers, Fruit
Ratings

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Viburnum farreri

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Description

Viburnum (Viburnum) is a genus of about 150-175 species of shrubs or (in a few species) small trees.  They are native throughout the temperate Northern Hemisphere, with a few species extending into tropical montane regions.

Different viburnums are grown for their flowers, fruit and foliage. Most have white flowers, some of them very fragrant, and brightly coloured fruits

Microclimate

Sun Partial SunFull Sun
Shelter ShelteredModerate ShelterOpen Position
Aspect All Aspects
Hardiness hardy
Drainage Well Drained
Moist conditions
Soil Type
Deep, clay fertile to moderate fertility not too dry chalky soil, well drained soil.
Soil Ph

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Images Viburnum carlesii `Diana`
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Foliage

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Growth Habit : Bushy
Type : Deciduous, Evergreen
Colour : Green
Scent : Pleasant

Seasons

Planting : Early Autumn - Early Spring
Flowering : Early Spring - Late Spring
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Flowers

Colour : Pink, White
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Scent : Pleasant
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Fruit

Type : soft berry or currant
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