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VIBURNUM betulifolium
Corymbs of white flowers and masses of redcurrant-like fruits in autumn on more mature plants. One of the finest fruiting shrubs which the birds seem to leave alone right through winter
Small
£18.50 each
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetles, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin
Western and central China -
DeciduousToothed, tapered, glossy, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, with arching branches. Produces small flowers 5mm (¼in) across in domed terminal corymbs to 10cm (4in) across followed by pendent clusters of fruit 6mm (¼in) across.
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Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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