Overview
Viburnum henryi is a bushy, spreading, dense, rounded, upright, compact shrubs in the genus Viburnum, part of the Viburnaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Viburnum henryi grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include hedges, screens and specimen plants. It is native to China North-Central, China South-Central and China Southeast.
About
Viburnum henryi, commonly known as Henry's viburnum, is an evergreen shrub within the Viburnum genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen species with opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar forms a bushy, spreading, dense, and compact habit, making it suitable for hedges, screens, or as a specimen plant. It thrives in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soils under full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H6. Viburnum henryi is native to regions of China and is notable for its interest across spring, summer, and winter seasons.
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, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Viburnum henryi size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading, Dense, Rounded, Upright, Compact
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Hedges, Screens, Specimen plants
- Native to
- China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Viburnum henryi
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to autumn
- 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 henryi?
Viburnum henryi prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Viburnum henryi need?
Viburnum henryi 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 to well-drained.
Is Viburnum henryi hardy in the UK?
Viburnum henryi 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 henryi?
Semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to autumn.
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- Viburnum odoratissimum var. awabuki 'Chindo'
- Viburnum opulus 'Harvest Gold'
- Viburnum phlebotrichum
- Viburnum punctatum
- Viburnum sargentiiSargent viburnum
- Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Rhytana'
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