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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
Further Reading....
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DeciduousToothed, tapered, glossy, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long
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White -
Height3m (10ft) -
Spread3m (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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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Partial shade
VIBURNUM betulifolium
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.
Pests & DiseasesAphids, viburnum beetles, leaf spot, honey fungus.
Place of originWestern and central China -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Viburnum - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Organic plant food
This organic plant food from Empathy contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
Easy to use at any time of the year to feed or top dress your plants.
Only £7.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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