A spreading shrub with deeply veined, dark green leaves, grey-felted beneath. Creamy white flowers in late spring are followed by red fruit ripening to black. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 4m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
A spreading shrub with deeply veined, dark green leaves, grey-felted beneath. Creamy white flowers in late spring are followed by red fruit ripening to black.
Additional information
| Generic | Viburnum |
|---|---|
| Species | rhytidophyllum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 3m |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Spread | 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | July |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Shelter from cold drying winds |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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