VIBURNUM davidii
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VIBURNUM davidii
White flowers. Metallic blue berries SEPT onwards. Plants supplied not sexed
individually £15.00 each , 3+ £13.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Introduced into UK by plant hunter Ernest (Chinese) Wilson in 1904. Plants of different seed origins are needed to produce fruit -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Western China -
EvergreenOval, indistinctly toothed, 3-veined, dark-green leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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White
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BorderSuitable for a 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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Suitable for small gardens
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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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Height
1-1.5m (3-5ft) -
Spread
1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightDome-shaped, compact shrub. Produces tiny, tubular flowers in flattened, terminal cymes 7cm (3in) across.
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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) -
Spring 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
Best in light shade. -
Mature Size1-1.5m (3-5ft)
1-1.5m (3-5ft)
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