Viburnum burkwoodii
Burkwood Viburnum
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Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum burkwoodii) - Description
Viburnum×burkwoodii (Burkwood viburnum) is a hybrid flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae). It is a cross of garden origin between V. carlesii and V. utile, grown for its early, strongly scented flowers. Growing to 2. 5 m (8 ft) tall and broad, V. × burkwoodii is a deciduous shrub with glossy, dark green oval leaves on well-branching, stiff stems.
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum burkwoodii) - Blooming
Blooms tubular flowers followed by ovoid red, blue, or black fruits. Some species produced flowers with fertile central flowers surrounded by sterile ray florets. Many are self incompatible. Fruiting is best when several seedlings of the same species are planted together, allowing cross pollination to occur.
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum burkwoodii) - Growth
Evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous shrubs and some trees. Viburnums do well in sun or part shade. Height varies depending on variety, but one species will grow to approx. 30 ft. tall. Viburnum works well in shrub border or woodland garden. Plants attract wildlife.
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum burkwoodii) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in fall. Sow in containers in a cold frame or in a seedbed. Can also propagate deciduous plants from greenwood cuttings, and evergreens from semi-ripe cuttings, in summer.
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum burkwoodii) - Pest
Aphids, weevils, Japanese beetles, tree hoppers, scale insects, and mealybugs. Viburnum is also prone to powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, wood rot, and gray mold.
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum burkwoodii) - Interesting facts
The flowers are sometimes fragrant. The fruits are toxic and can cause stomach discomfort upon consumption. Deciduous species color nicely in fall.
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum burkwoodii) - Soil and irrigation
Most Viburnum species require regular irrigation and will tolerate alkaline and acidic soils.
