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  • VIBURNUM betulifolium
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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
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £18.50 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, viburnum beetles, leaf spot, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Western and central China
    • Deciduous
      Toothed, tapered, glossy, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
    • White
    • Border
      Suitable for a large shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea with more shelter
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Upright, 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.
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
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