About
A large, long-lived, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small tree with erect or spreading branches bearing ovate, bright mid-green leaves and dense, rounded clusters of tall spikes of tiny, tubular, white flowers in summer, followed by brown capsules. A bold, architectural plant for a moist, deep, fertile soil in sun or part shade.
About the genus
Viburnum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves and clusters of small, often fragrant white or pink flowers, followed by red, blue or black berries
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, woodland edges, winter gardens
Care notes
CultivationModerately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningPrune after flowering. Renovate overgrown specimens in late winter
PropagationSoftwood cuttings in summer. Hardwood cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceViburnum beetle � pick off larvae in spring
Disease resistanceHoney fungus occasionally. Generally robust