Burkwood Viburnum
Viburnum x burkwoodii
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Ricky's Flower Market
238 Washington St. Somerville MA 02143
- Mccue The Florist
200 Cambridge Road Woburn MA 01801
- Winston Flowers - Newton
11 Florence St. Newton MA 02459
- Mahoney's, Inc.
242 Cambridge St. Winchester MA 01890
| Botanical Pronunciation | vy-BER-num berk-WOOD-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing, upright habit reaches 6 to 12 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Design Ideas | This tall shrub can be used for good effect against an arbor where it almost looks like a climber. Its handsome, glossy foliage and fragrant flowers will provide interest from early spring through fall. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Firewise, Hedge, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Spirea (Spiraea); Weigela (Weigela); Witch Hazel (Hamamelis); Sweetspire (Itea) |
Provide well-draining soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, appearance, prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!