Overview
Viburnum davidi is a plant with a shrub, small tree habit in the genus Viburnum, part of the Viburnaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Viburnum davidi grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedging, borders, screening, cottage gardens, city and courtyard gardens, coastal gardens and wall side borders.
About
Viburnum davidi is a cultivar of the Viburnum genus, which comprises about 150–175 species of flowering plants in the family Viburnaceae. This plant is a shrub or small tree that can be either deciduous or evergreen. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained soil, including chalk, clay, loam, or sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for hedging, borders, screening, and various garden styles such as cottage, city, courtyard, coastal, and wall-side borders.
About the genus
Viburnum is a genus of about 150–175 species of flowering plants in the family Viburnaceae. Its current classification is based on molecular phylogeny. It was previously included in the family Caprifoliaceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Viburnum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Viburnum davidi size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Shrub, Small tree
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging, Borders, Screening, Cottage gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal gardens, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Viburnum davidi
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in summer, Semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to autumn, Hardwood cuttings in winter, Layering in spring, Grafting in late summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Viburnum beetle
- Disease resistance
- Phytophthora, Honey fungus, Grey moulds, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Viburnum davidi?
Viburnum davidi prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Viburnum davidi need?
Viburnum davidi is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Viburnum davidi hardy in the UK?
Viburnum davidi has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Viburnum davidi?
Softwood cuttings in summer, Semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to autumn, Hardwood cuttings in winter, Layering in spring, Grafting in late summer.
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