VIBURNUM cinnamomifolium
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VIBURNUM cinnamomifolium
Handsome shrub with glossy leathery leaves and corymbs of white flowers in June followed by black egg-shaped fruits
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Can grow to 6m (20ft) as a tree -
Place of origin
Western China -
EvergreenTapered, sparsely toothed, conspicuously 3-veined leaves to 15cm (3in) long
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White
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Tubular
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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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Dentate
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Elliptic
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Height
4m (14ft) -
Spread
4m (14ft) -
Tall ShrubRounded, open shrub or small tree. Produces tiny flowers in loose, terminal cymes 12-17cm (4¾-6¾in) across followed by ovoid, glossy blue-black fruit
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size4m (14ft)
4m (14ft)
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Viburnum - Growing Guide