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Chindo Sweet Viburnum
Viburnum awabuki 'Chindo'
Pronunciation: vy-BER-num ah-wa-BEW-kee
SKU #07475
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 12 ft. tall, 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | An excellent tall evergreen hedge with dense, lustrous, dark green leaves. The attractive foliage backs abundant clusters of fragrant white flowers. The spring blooms are followed by heavy clusters of red berries that ripen to black in the fall. Ideal for a wildlife garden. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
| Design Ideas | This tall shrub makes an excellent hedge or screen, providing fragrant flowers and fall/winter fruit. Also useful in the back of the border as an accent. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, evenly moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
| History | The viburnum clan falls into the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. The genus, classified by Linnaeus includes over 225 species spread over most of the globe an on virtually every continent. Th species is native to Japan, Korea and Taiwan and introduced in 1818. It has proven to be highly variable, producing different forms within its range. Originally it was classified as V. odoratisssimum var. Awabuki but this plant has been since given its own species. The name Awabuki is derived from its place of origin in Japan. |
| Lore | This cultivar of Viburnum Awabuki was collected by J.C. Raulston of North Carolina State University Arboretum, from plants he found on the South Korean island of Chindo in 1985. |
Details
| Description | An excellent tall evergreen hedge with dense, lustrous, dark green leaves. The attractive foliage backs abundant clusters of fragrant white flowers. The spring blooms are followed by heavy clusters of red berries that ripen to black in the fall. Ideal for a wildlife garden. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Windbreak |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This tall shrub makes an excellent hedge or screen, providing fragrant flowers and fall/winter fruit. Also useful in the back of the border as an accent. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, evenly moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape. |
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History
| History | The viburnum clan falls into the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. The genus, classified by Linnaeus includes over 225 species spread over most of the globe an on virtually every continent. Th species is native to Japan, Korea and Taiwan and introduced in 1818. It has proven to be highly variable, producing different forms within its range. Originally it was classified as V. odoratisssimum var. Awabuki but this plant has been since given its own species. The name Awabuki is derived from its place of origin in Japan. |
|---|---|
| Lore | This cultivar of Viburnum Awabuki was collected by J.C. Raulston of North Carolina State University Arboretum, from plants he found on the South Korean island of Chindo in 1985. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Chindo Sweet Viburnum produce flowers?
Late spring
Is Chindo Sweet Viburnum evergreen or deciduous?
Chindo Sweet Viburnum is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Chindo Sweet Viburnum?
Chindo Sweet Viburnum is Ornamental Berries, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
How fast does Chindo Sweet Viburnum grow?
Chindo Sweet Viburnum has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Chindo Sweet Viburnum?
Chindo Sweet Viburnum grows in an Upright habit.
Where can I use Chindo Sweet Viburnum in my landscape?
Chindo Sweet Viburnum is suitable for: Border, Hedge, Poolside, Privacy Screen, Windbreak.
How can I use Chindo Sweet Viburnum in my garden design?
This tall shrub makes an excellent hedge or screen, providing fragrant flowers and fall/winter fruit. Also useful in the back of the border as an accent.
What color are Chindo Sweet Viburnum flowers?
Chindo Sweet Viburnum produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Chindo Sweet Viburnum?
Chindo Sweet Viburnum has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Chindo Sweet Viburnum?
Good companion plants for Chindo Sweet Viburnum include: Beautyberry (Callicarpa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Magnolia (Magnolia); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe).
How do I care for Chindo Sweet Viburnum?
Easily grown in average, evenly moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Fertilize before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.
What is the history of Chindo Sweet Viburnum?
The viburnum clan falls into the honeysuckle family, Caprifoliaceae. The genus, classified by Linnaeus includes over 225 species spread over most of the globe an on virtually every continent. Th species is native to Japan, Korea and Taiwan and introduced in 1818. It has proven to be highly variable, producing different forms within its range. Originally it was classified as V. odoratisssimum var. Awabuki but this plant has been since given its own species. The name Awabuki is derived from its place of origin in Japan.
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