Viburnum burkwoodii – Viburnum burkwoodii

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Viburnum burkwoodii – Viburnum burkwoodii

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Viburnum ×burkwoodii is a medium-sized shrub with a round crown that grows 2-3 m high and wide. The young twigs have a rough feel due to the stiff, short hairs. The older bark is grey-brown and smooth. The leaves are a glossy dark green, giving the plant a healthy appearance. V. ×burkwoodii is semi-evergreen and the leaves that fall off in winter turn deep red in autumn. In March-April the spherical corymbs appear with about 1 cm large, white flowers. The flower buds are brownish-pink to dark pink and contrast beautifully with the opened white flowers. The flowers have a very strong and pleasant fragrance. They are followed by small, elongated berry-shaped fruits that colour through red to black.
V. ×burkwoodii grows in any soil, provided it is sufficiently nutritious and sufficiently permeable. The shrub is fine for use in parks and gardens, either as a solitary or in large planting beds. V. ×burkwoodii can also be used in greenbelts and as an understory under trees with transparent crowns.
V. ×burkwoodii arose from a cross between the evergreen V. utile and the deciduous V. carlesii. There are several fine cultivars in cultivation.
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Specifications
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Height
2-3 m
Width
2-3m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, evergreen to semi-evergreen
Flowers
white, flowers in March-April
Fruits
red, black
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
tree containers, small gardens, patio gardens
acid soil calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white April March average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Viburnum burkwoodii

Viburnum burkwoodii can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Viburnum burkwoodii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2-3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Viburnum burkwoodii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Viburnum burkwoodii with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Viburnum burkwoodii blooms in march, april.
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