VIBURNUM triphyllum
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VIBURNUM triphyllum
Light green leaves, scented white flowers.
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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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects, birds -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, viburnum beetles, honey fungus. leaf spot -
Place of origin
South America (Andean forests) -
EvergreenGlossy, ovate leaves, with conspicuous veining, to 5cm (2in) long or more, bright yellow-green when young turning mid-green
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White
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BorderSuitable for a large shrub border
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft) -
Tall ShrubProduces flowers in umbrella-shaped umbels followed by green berries turning wine-red and maturing to black
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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 - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°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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Winter 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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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
2m (6½ft)
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