Viburnum punctatum — Bushy, Spreading, Dense, Rounded, Upright, Compact

Overview

Viburnum punctatum is a bushy, spreading, dense, rounded, upright, compact shrubs in the genus Viburnum, part of the Viburnaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Viburnum punctatum 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.

About

Viburnum punctatum is a shrub cultivar within the Viburnum genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen plants known for their opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves. This cultivar exhibits a bushy, spreading, dense, and compact habit, thriving in full sun or partial shade. It is adaptable to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and prefers moist but well-drained conditions. Suitable for hedges, screens, or as a specimen plant, Viburnum punctatum is hardy in the UK (H6) and offers seasonal interest in spring, summer, and winter.

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 punctatum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Spreading, Dense, Rounded, Upright, Compact
Foliage: Evergreen, Deciduous
Suggested uses: Hedges, Screens, Specimen plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Viburnum punctatum

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 punctatum?

Viburnum punctatum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Viburnum punctatum need?

Viburnum punctatum 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 punctatum hardy in the UK?

Viburnum punctatum 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 punctatum?

Semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to autumn.

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