VIBURNUM 'Eskimo'
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VIBURNUM 'Eskimo'
Semi-evergreen shrub with a dense habit and glossy green leaves. White flowers open from creamy buds tinged with pink
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
V. x 'Cayuga' x v. utile -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetle, honey fungus, leaf spot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. US National Arboretum, Washington. 1981 -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Leathery, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) 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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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightMound-forming, compact shrub. Produces tubular flowers 1cm (½in) across in dense, terminal, almost spherical corymbs 10cm (4in) 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 - 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) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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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
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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