It is a robust plant, growing 8 to 10 feet tall or more, with an upright, spreading habit. Joey Williamson, ©2014 HGIC, Clemson Extension. This tough, durable plant has loads of creamy white flowers in spring. ‘Spring Bouquet’ laurustinus viburnum (Viburnum tinus) in bloom during early March. Small, loose clusters of fragrant pink flowers bloom in winter but may be damaged by freezes. Small white flowers open in April from pink buds and are followed by limited black fruit. The Korean viburnum, Viburnum carlesii, is deciduous and in early spring has a wonderful cluster of pink buds and an absolutely beautiful perfume. Fruit starts rose pink and matures to blue-black in fall. Prefers full sun to part shade, and grows best in the Piedmont. It has very thick, very shiny, narrow 3-to 7-inch-long by ½-to 2-inch-wide leaves with distinct teeth. ‘Blue Muffin’ grows to 5 to 7 feet tall and 2 to 4 feet wide. Pests This tree is usually fairly pest-free. ‘Iroquois’ has a dense, rounded habit with large, textured, dark green leaves in summer and orange-red to maroon fall color. As with most shrubs in the southeast, fall planting of viburnums is ideal. Viburnum bracteatum 'Emerald Luster' A selection by our good friend Michael Dirr. Caprifoliaceae. Japanese Viburnum (V. japonicum): Plants are evergreen and grow 6 to 8 feet tall and wide. Previously viburnums were included in the plant family Caprifoliaceae; however, recently they have been moved into the family Adoxaceae, along with elderberries (Sambucusspecies). It has glossy dark green leaves and intense blue fruit. Joey Williamson, ©2014 HGIC, Clemson Extension. The Prague viburnum is a hybrid between Viburnum rhytidophyllum and V. utile. Viburnum … While the plant is hardy to 0 °F once established, leaves may suffer cold damage if temperatures dip below 10 °F. This species is very similar to V. dilatatum, but with glabrous stems and larger leaves. Grow 2 cultivars or seedlings together for best berry set. The growth habit is strongly upright and multi-stemmed, growing 10 to 15 feet tall. The fall color is bright orange to red purple. Witherod Viburnum (V. cassinoides): Witherod is native to the mountains and upper Piedmont of South Carolina. Incorporate organic soil conditioner at planting, so that the future root area of the planting bed contains 10 to 20 percent organic matter. Mulch the plants or bed with 4 to 6 inches of pine straw or 2 to 3 inches of bark. The Best Fertilizer for Viburnums. Previously viburnums were included in the plant family Caprifoliaceae; however, recently they have been moved into the family Adoxaceae, along with elderberries (Sambucus species). Joey Williamson, ©2014 HGIC, Clemson Extension. Viburnum species vary considerably in where they will thrive in South Carolina. Pink flower buds arise in March on ‘Cayuga’ viburnum (Viburnum x carlcephalum). Most often, it is listed as a selection of V. odoratissimum , however mature plants have no growth … However, plants are often most readily available in nurseries at bloom time in the spring. Used as a hedge, filler in the back of the border or as a low windbreak, Emerald Lustre can be frost tender but has few other problems. It is insect and disease resistant. An excellent under-utilised hedging plant … ‘Spring Bouquet’ is compact and rounded in form, reaching 5 to 6 feet in height and width. Follow all directions, precautions and restrictions that are listed. Both grow to 8 to 9 feet tall and wide, and are very similar in habit. Fragrant Snowball (V. x carlecephalum): Fragrant snowballs grow 6 to 10 feet tall and wide. I include ‘Emerald Lustre’, a cultivar of Viburnum odoratissimum, in this list, even though others have tried to tell me it is less disease prone. Growth rate: moderate Bloom: White in the summer. For further information on problems on viburnums, refer to the fact sheet HGIC 2057, Viburnum Diseases & Insect Pests. The cultivar 'Emerald Luster' was selected by Dr. Michael Dirr from the University of Georgia and may be available for purchase. All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas. Berries are uncommon, red turning to black in mid fall. The dark green, 4-inch leaves turn yellow to reddish purple in fall. Wright Viburnum (V. wrightii): The Wright viburnum grows best in the Piedmont of South Carolina, has an upright habit, and reaches to 6 to 10 feet tall. Plants grow best in the Piedmont, in full sun or partial shade. Berries are bright, metallic blue, but are borne only if two separate clones of the plant are grown together. This name is sometimes mistakenly given to sweet viburnum (V. odoratissimum), a much different, larger plant. Bold, dark, glossy emerald green leaves and a dense, compact habit make this new improved lantanaphyllum viburnum a standout among its peers. 1.0L Pot. For some reason, the species has fallen out of favor as a small tree in recent years, but it is often used as a screen or clipped hedge. Viburnum awabuki Much confusion exists in the trade as to the taxonomic designation for V. awabuki . Chicago Lustre is distinguished by its high-gloss leaf and deep blue berries. Flowers are in 2 inch wide clusters opening in March to April. It is best grown in the Midlands and Coastal Plain. White snowball flower clusters of Viburnum x ‘Eskimo’ in April. It bears clusters … They are followed by black berries in late summer. ‘Chicago Lustre’ is a 10 foot tall, upright selection with dark glossy foliage. cutting grown) Arrowwood Viburnums (V. dentatum cultivars) are monoecious (produce both male and female flowers on the same plant) but are not self-fertile, and will require a compatible Arrowwood Viburnum … It has a dense, compact form, growing 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. Fruit is produced sparsely. It is variable in size, growing 6 to 15 feet tall and as wide. After the many pollinators have their way, the … ‘Chippewa’ has glossy foliage and maroon to bright red fall color. The leaves are 3 to 8 inches long and 1½ to 4 inches wide. It grows well throughout the state, prefers part shade, is heat tolerant and also tolerates wet soil. Pink fruit matures to blue. White flowers are produced in 2- to 4-inch flattened cymes in the spring. Leaves turn reddish purple in fall. Fruit are red, which finally turn to a glossy black. COVID-19 Extension Updates and Resources ... More Information », Factsheet | HGIC 1075 | Updated: Oct 14, 2014 | Print, Brightly colored fall berries are a feature of many viburnums, as with this Viburnum wrightii. Joey Williamson, ©2014 HGIC, Clemson Extension. It grows in sun or shade, in well drained soil. Plants grow best in the upper Piedmont, in moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade to shade. Joey Williamson, ©2016 HGIC, Clemson Extension. Fertilise with a general purpose slow release fertiliser in spring. Leaves often turn purple in winter. It is very similar in appearance and habit, but the leaves are more lustrous. It blooms in April with 2- to 4-inch clusters of small fertile flowers edged with large, sterile flowers, giving a lace cap effect. Leaves take on a purple tint in winter. Bodnant Viburnum (V. x bodnantense): This rather open, coarse plant grows to 10 feet or more. Large clusters of creamy white flowers open in April. Prefers full sun to part shade and grows best in the Piedmont. The leaves are leathery and glossy, dark green, turning bronze-yellow in fall. Prague Viburnum (V. x pragense): This species has shiny, 2 to 4 inch long leaves on a fast growing, upright, oval shrub, growing to 10 feet tall or more. Chuck Burgess, ©2007 HGIC, Clemson Extension. The leaves droop as temperatures approach freezing. This is a cross between V. rhytidophyllum and V. lantana. Bracted Viburnum (V. bracteatum): This viburnum grows 10 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide in an oval to rounded form. Clusters of pale pink buds open to highly fragrant, white flowers in late spring to … It will grow in the Piedmont or Midlands in moist, but well-drained soil, in sun to part shade. Many cultivars are available. Large, leathery, medium to light green, highly lustrous leaves and clusters of extremely fragrant, small, white flowers, completely covering the plant in springtime, make Awabuki sweet viburnum a plant with great potential. Aphids, thrips, spider mites, scale, root weevils and plant parasitic nematodes can be problems, also. It grows 10 feet tall by 12 feet wide, with profuse, large, pure white flower clusters. The late-spring flowers are creamy white, flat-topped clusters, up to 3 inches across. It makes a good screening plant. ‘Erie’ grows 10 feet tall by 8 feet wide, with profuse, unusually colored coral-red fruit that persist into spring. The cultivar 'Emerald Luster… The white flowers consist of 2- to 4- inch clusters of small fertile blossoms ringed with larger, sterile blossoms for a lace cap effect. Position – Full sum to a little shade. Flower clusters with small, white fragrant blooms of Japanese viburnum (Viburnum japonicum) in April. The cultivar `Emerald Lustre’ has larger leaves and `Nanum’ is a dwarf form. Foliage may be damaged if temperatures fall below 10 °F. ‘Mohawk’ has red buds, which are showy long before they expand into white spicy-fragrant flowers. Joey Williamson, ©2014 HGIC, Clemson Extension. Burkwood viburnum is both heat and pollution tolerant. The leaves are 2 to 3 inches long and grayish green, turning purple in fall. 'Emerald Luster' viburnum is very similar to the arrowwood group of viburnums, having the same white flower heads in early summer (May/June here in KY). Viburnum Emerald Lustre 300mm pot. ‘Variegata’ has conspicuously creamy yellow variegations along the leaf margins. Japanese snowball grows best in the Piedmont. Berries are bright red, and persist from fall well into winter. Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates from HGIC. Fruit are red, ovoid ⅓-inch long, and very showy. Colorful fruit contribute to fall color on many species. Propagating … If an overgrown plant needs to be renewal pruned, this should be done in the early spring. Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label. ‘Cayuga’ fruit matures to black in late summer. Cream-colored flowers of arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) are held in 4-inch wide cymes during early May. In bloom it resembles the layered look of flowering dogwood. The brownish flower buds are highly visible starting from the previous summer. Plants grow best in the Piedmont, in moist but well drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. awabuki has large glossy leaves and flower panicles, and beautiful red berries. This is a hybrid between V. japonicum and V. dilatatum. Doublefile Viburnum (V. plicatum f. tomentosum): Doublefile viburnum is one of the most attractive viburnums, with a spreading, horizontal branching form. ‘Mrs. Affected plant tissues develop a powdery white to light gray growth of fungal mycelia. It may be severely damaged by cold winters if temperatures dip into the mid to low teens. Bright red fruit mature to black. Small clusters of white, scented flowers appear in Spring time. Viburnums are mostly moderate- to fast-growing plants. Berries are bright red. Spicily fragrant, 2 to 3-inch flower clusters open in March or April. Pinkish-red fruit of burkwood viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii) mature to glossy black in late September. 30-50cm. European Cranberrybush (V. opulus var. Black Haw (V. prunifolium): Black haw is native throughout South Carolina. Bracted Arrowwood, Bracted Viburnum, Emerald Luster Viburnum. Fruit of bitchui viburnum (Viburnum bitchiuense) change from red to black at maturity. Stems are red. They can grow from 1 foot to more than 2 feet per year. Many viburnums flower best in full sun, but light preferences vary from full sun to mostly shade. Cloned (i.e. Berries are red to shiny black. They grow best with moist but well-drained soil and some shade. The new foliage growth is copper coloured, which ages to bright green, glossy leathery leaves. It is not very tolerant of high heat and is best grown in moist, but well-drained soil, in shade. Top reasons to grow Emerald Envy viburnum… Viburnums include deciduous and evergreen shrubs and small trees, mostly native to North America or to Asia. Growth habit is open and upright in the species. The brilliant colored fruits are yellow, orange, red, pink, blue or black. In general, heavy fruit set is only reliable when at least 2 different cultivars or seedlings of the same species are planted together. The dark, leathery leaves have a pronounced wooly, light gray underside. General Description. Prefers full sun to part shade, and grows best in the upper Piedmont. It prefers moist, but well drained soil, and some shade. Muted red fall color of fragrant snowball viburnum Viburnum x carlecephalum ‘Cayuga’. Walter’s Viburnum (V. obovatum): Native to the coastal plains of South Carolina, this species is hardy throughout the state. Smaller, but showy, white flower clusters of Japanese snowball viburnum (Viburnum plicatum f. plicatum) in late April. ‘Asian Beauty’ is an upright form to 10 feet tall with long-lasting, cherry-red fruit. It grows 10 to 12 feet tall with very showy flower clusters composed entirely of sterile flowers (produce no fruit). The following cultivars of Japanese viburnum are semi-evergreen. White, sweetly scented flowers of Bitchui viburnum (V. bitchiuense), Flowers are 1½ to 2-inches across and held in loose clusters. The spectacular, 6- to 8-inch flower. It is also native to South Carolina. This large group of plants consists of more than 150 species and numerous named cultivars. Of course, compact varieties grow at a slower rate than their taller counterparts. Schiller’s Delight’ is a dwarf cultivar, growing 1½ feet tall and 3 feet wide. It flowers a bit later than ‘Chesapeake’. The fungus is mostly found on the upper leaf … Viburnum tinus 'Emerald Beauty' quantity. A little piece in a vase would fill the room … Copyright © 2020 Clemson UniversityClemson Cooperative Extension | 103 Barre Hall Clemson, SC 29634864-986-4310 | Contact UsHGIC@clemson.edu, Rain Garden Plants: Muhlenbergia capillaris – Muhly Grass, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, Centipedegrass Yearly Maintenance Program. Clusters of pink buds open to slightly-fragrant, white flowers between January and early April. It is good for hedging and screening. Cream-colored flowers in late spring are followed by blue to blue-black fruit. Fall color on mapleleaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium). Propagation is by cuttings or layerings. 25-35cm. This species grows best in the upper Piedmont of South Carolina, and may grow 8 to 10 feet tall and wide. Selected for its lustrous dark green foliage and profuse flowering producing a striking contrast against the glossy, dark … This plant grows best in the south and eastern edges of the coastal plains. David viburnum may take cold damage if a warm winter is followed by late frosts. Mapleleaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium): Native to the mountains and upper Piedmont of South Carolina, this species grows slowly to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, and has dark green leaves with three lobes, like maple leaves. Pink buds open to white flowers in April. It is adaptable to soil type, provided it is well-drained and will grow in sun or shade. Clusters of tiny, fragrant, white flowers are … The flowers are small, cream and sweetly perfumed, in … To preserve flowers, wait to prune until just after bloom. ‘Shasta’ is a broad, spreading selection. Emerald Triumph viburnum is a cross between Viburnum rhytidophylloides ‘Allegheny’ and Viburnum burejaeticum. ‘Autumn Jazz’ is vase shaped, 8 to 10 feet tall by 10 to 12 feet wide with red, yellow, orange, and burgundy fall color. Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Emerald Lustre’ A luxurious evergreen that will give you a hedge that will add vibrancy and style to your landscape. Viburnum Emerald Lustre Fast growing shrub to 3-4m with large, lustrous, leaves, developing a bronzey blush. ‘Emerald Luster’ has exceptionally nice lustrous foliage. Unfortunately, the flowers have no fragrance. The white flowers open in early April and are not striking, but the heavy production of scarlet fruit from September to late fall is outstanding. It is resistant to bacterial leaf spot. Many cultivars are available. ‘Winterthur’ grows 6 feet tall and wide with glossy, green foliage that turns red in fall. The fruit is a drupe, with a fleshy coat and a hard endocarp, which contains a single seed. ‘Chesapeake’ is semi-evergreen, 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide with wavy-edged, leathery dark green leaves. This is a cross of, ‘Eskimo’ is semi-evergreen. The shiny leaves are quite distinctive from the dull, dark green, blunt-tip leaves of the species. Sandankwa Viburnum (V. suspensum): Plants grow 6 to 12 feet high with a spreading habit and coarse, dense texture. Viburnums are excellent hedge or screen plants, foundation shrubs or specimen plants, depending on the mature height of the selection. Add to cart. Pests This tree is usually fairly pest-free. Awabuki Viburnum (V. awabuki): Awabuki viburnum grows in a strongly upright form, 15 to 20 feet tall by 10 to 15 feet wide. The malodorous flowers are creamy white, held in 5 inch wide flat clusters in late spring, and followed by blue-purple fruit in late summer. It has excellent fruit set and red fall color. Many species will tolerate summer heat better if planted where they receive afternoon shade or shade during the hottest part of the day. It is often confused with V. awabuki. It grows best in the Piedmont. All recommendations for pesticide use are for South Carolina only and were legal at the time of publication, but the status of registration and use patterns are subject to change by action of state and federal regulatory agencies. Most are frost hardy with the exception of Viburnum odoratissimum "Emerald Lustre" which will only tolerate a light frost. It is less cold hardy than the species. Fall color varies from yellow to purple and red. Lustrous leaves of ‘Chindo’ awabuki viburnum (Viburnum. The nearly round, gray green leaves are 2 to 5 inches in diameter. clusters open in March or April. Tea Viburnum (V. setigerum): Tea viburnum is grown primarily for its spectacular berry display. This viburnum will grow in wet to dry soils, in sun to part shade. Joey Williamson, ©2014 HGIC, Clemson Extension. Fast growing with large leathery bright green lustrous foliage. This is probably the most shade tolerant evergreen viburnum. Flowers are creamy white, in 2 to 4 inch wide clusters, opening in late March to April. Plants grow 8 to 12 feet tall in an upright, somewhat leggy form. 2.5L Pot. The individual florets grow in clusters usually found at the ends of branches. Fall coloration is an attractive feature of viburnums with leaf colors ranging from a glossy red to scarlet or purple. Pink buds open to creamy white, lightly fragrant 3-to 6-inch wide, flower clusters in March to April. It prefers sun to part shade, is highly tolerant of heat, drought and wind, and grows best in the Piedmont. Joey Williamson, ©2014 HGIC, Clemson Extension, Very fragrant, white flowers of ‘Cayuga’ viburnum (Viburnum x carlcephalum). It will grow best in partial shade and moist, but well drained soil in the Piedmont. Their flowers range from sweetly fragrant to unpleasantly scented and are primarily creamy white, but can vary from white to pink. ‘Chenaultii’ has a finer texture and habit, and is later-blooming than the species. The leaves, once used for tea, are 3 to 6 inches long, dark green, turning muted red in fall. Possum-Haw Viburnum (V. nudum): Possum-haw is closely related to Witherod viburnum (V. cassinoides). Selections are often denser. This species grows best in the upper Piedmont in full sun or part shade, and tolerates moist to wet soil. Not deep shade. Pinkish-lavender fall color of American cranberrybush viburnum (Viburnum opulus var. It forms a dense, wide mass, 3 to 5 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Plants should be spaced at least 4 to 10 feet apart, depending on the mature size of the cultivar. Periodically remove old and weak canes. Koreanspice Viburnum (V. carlesii): This species grows 4 to 8 feet tall and wide, with a dense, rounded habit. 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