Viburnum farreri
Fragrant Viburnum
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Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum farreri) - Description
Viburnum farreri (syn. V. fragrans) is a species of flowering plant in the family Adoxaceae (formerly Caprifoliaceae) native to northern China. Growing to 3 m (10 ft) tall by 2. 5 m (8 ft) broad, it is an erect deciduous shrub with sweetly perfumed, pink-tinged white blooms from late autumn to early spring.
Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum farreri) - 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.
Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum farreri) - 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.
Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum farreri) - 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.
Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum farreri) - 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.
Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum farreri) - Interesting facts
The flowers are sometimes fragrant. The fruits are toxic and can cause stomach discomfort upon consumption. Deciduous species color nicely in fall.
Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum farreri) - Soil and irrigation
Most Viburnum species require regular irrigation and will tolerate alkaline and acidic soils.
