Shrub
Burkwood Viburnum
Viburnum x burkwoodii
Features
Fragrant flowers in rounded clusters; flowers are pink in bud, opening to white (mid-spring); fruit change from red to black in late summer (usually borne in small quantities); autumn color is wine red, but not consistent from year to year.
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil is best; prefers acid soil, but tolerates alkaline soil.
Cultivars
'Mohawk'- Dark red flower buds, open to white flowers, very fragrant, autumn color is orange red, resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spots.
Mature Height
8-10 Feet
Size
Medium
Mature Width
6-8 Feet
Mature Form
Oval to rounded, somewhat open
Native To:
Of hybrid origin
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Wind
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Uses
Border
Massing
Specimen
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Orange
Red
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Relatively trouble free, although leaf spots, scale and borers are possible problems.
Additional Notes
Viburnums tend to be multi-season plants with ornamental value throughout a large part of the season.
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