Varieties:
(alphabetical by species then variety) |
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Viburnum x carlecephalum
Carlecephalum Viburnum, Fragrant Viburnum
zones 5-8
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| Description:
Introduced at the Royal Horticultural show in London in 1940 but did not
appear on the market until 1964 because of the war with Germany.
Foliage is dark green with a slight luster in summer changing to
reddish-purple in fall. The extremely fragrant flowers are pink in
bud, finally white, late April to early May. Blooms a little later
than other Viburnums. Likes moist, acidic soils. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April to May |
| Foliage Color: |
Dark Green |
| Height: |
8-10' |
| Spread: |
5-8' |
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Viburnum carlesi 'Cayuga'
Korean Spice Viburnum
zones 4-7
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| Description:
Sweetly fragrant white flowers open from pink buds. Best in partial
shade in summer. More compact than species carlesi. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
5' |
| Spread: |
5' |
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Viburnum dentatum 'Blue Muffin' (Christom)
Blue Muffin Viburnum, Arrowwood Viburnum
zones 3-8
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 Description:
This compact beauty has loads of white spring flowers and an impressive
display of rich blue berries that are eaten by birds. In fall, the
dark green foliage turns shades of red and purple-red. Plants
serve as butterfly nectar sources and as hosts for butterfly larvae.
Tolerates wetness, prefers well-drained soil with a pH of acidic. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
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Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
5-6' |
| Spread: |
5-6' |
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Viburnum
dentatum
'Cardinal Candy'
Cardinal Candy Viburnum
zones 3-8
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  Description:
Tons of creamy white flowers cover this well branched, rounded plant.
Makes a great low hedge or foundation plant. Attracts songbirds.
CARDINAL CANDY™ has improved hardiness compared to other dilatatum
varieties, so northern gardeners can finally enjoy the impressive fruit of
this viburnum. Bright red, remarkable and abundant berries make for a
stunning display in the fall. Fruiting appears to be strong even without
another pollinator in the area. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
5-6' |
| Spread: |
5-6' |
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Viburnum
dentatum
'Chicago Lustre' (Synnestvedt)
Arrowood Viburnum
zones 2-7
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| Description:
A Chicagoland Grows, Inc. introduction selected for it's upright habit and
glossy dark green foliage. Large, snowy white, globe-shaped flowers
start in spring and remain through June. Burgundy to reddish-purple
fall color. Shiny, blue-black fruits appear in late summer.
Prefers acidic, moist soils. Plants serve as butterfly nectar sources and as
hosts for butterfly larvae. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
May to June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
8-10' |
| Spread: |
8-10' |
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Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur'
Possom Haw, Swamp Haw Viburnum
zones 5-9
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| Description:
Creamy white flowers in May, red fruit and wine-red fall color make this
plant very attractive all season long. It likes moist, acid soil and
will do very well in a wet site. Fall color is best when planted in full
sun. Another Viburnum nudum is needed for cross-pollination if the
attractive fruits are to develop. They appear in clusters and will change
from pink to dark blue. Received the Gold Medal Award from the
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
May |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
4-6' |
| Spread: |
4-6' |
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Viburnum plicatum tomentosum
'Leach's Compacta'
Leach's Compacta Viburnum
zones 5-8
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| Description:
Noted for it's compact, dense habit, white "snowball-like" flower clusters
and reddish fall color. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
4' |
| Spread: |
4' |
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Viburnum
plicatum tomentosum
'Mariesii'
Doublefile Viburnum, Japanese Snowball Viburnum
zones 5-8
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| Description:
A Viburnum with horizontal habit and ball-shaped white flower clusters in
May. Looks like a Dogwood while in bloom. The leaves may turn
reddish-purple in fall. Red berries in late summer attracts birds.
Older plants can be cut nearly to the ground to rejuvenate growth. Plants
serve as butterfly nectar sources and as hosts for butterfly larvae.
Prefers sun to partial shade in any moist soil. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
8-10' |
| Spread: |
10-15' |
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Viburnum
plicatum tomentosum
'Newport' (Newzam)
Doublefile Viburnum, Old-Fashioned Japanese Snowball
Viburnum
zones 5-8
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| Description:
Ball-shaped clusters of white flowers in May. The plants even
look great in summer after flowers drop due to the beautiful green leaves.
Foliage takes on a dark maroon color in September and October. Habit is
extremely dense and mounded. Grows well in sun to partial shade and any
moist soil. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
May |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-36" |
| Spread: |
24-36" |
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Viburnum
plicatum tomentosum 'Popcorn'
Doublefile Viburnum, Japanese Snowball Viburnum, Popcorn
Viburnum
zones 5-8
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| Description:
Semi-rounded white flowers that look like balls of popcorn. A David
Leach introduction. Purple-red to dark maroon fall color. Blackish red
fruits. Grows well in sun to partial shade and any moist soil. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6' |
| Spread: |
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Viburnum
plicatum tomentosum
'Shasta'
Doublefile Viburnum, Japanese Snowball Viburnum, Shasta
Viburnum
zones 5-8
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| Description:
Shasta was chosen as a 1991 Gold Medal Plant by the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society for being a plant of exceptional merit, but underused
in landscaping. Broad, horizontally branched shrub with sterile,
marginal pure white flowers in spring. Green foliage takes on a dark
maroon color in fall. Grows well in sun to partial shade and rich moist
soil. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
7-12' |
| Spread: |
10-15' |
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Viburnum
plicatum tomentosum
'Summer Snowflake'
Summer Snowflake Viburnum
zones 5-8
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| Description:
White flowers bloom almost all summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6' |
| Spread: |
6' |
