Overview
Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis' is a plant with a bushy, upright, spreading habit in the genus Viburnum, part of the Viburnaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis' 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 and wildlife gardens.
About
Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis' is a cultivar of the Viburnum genus, which comprises about 150–175 species of flowering plants in the family Viburnaceae. This cultivar exhibits a bushy, upright, and spreading habit. It is adaptable to both deciduous and evergreen foliage types and thrives in full sun or partial shade with a preference for sheltered locations. Suitable for a variety of soil types including loam, chalk, clay, and sand, it tolerates acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis' is hardy to UK zone H6 and is well-suited for hedging, borders, screening, and wildlife gardens.
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
- Loam, Chalk, Clay, 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 'Le Bois Marquis' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Spreading
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Hedging, Borders, Screening, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis'
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering
- Pest resistance
- Viburnum beetle
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis'?
Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis' need?
Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, chalk, clay and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis' hardy in the UK?
Viburnum 'Le Bois Marquis' 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 'Le Bois Marquis'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings, Layering.
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