Viburnum japonicum

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Viburnum japonicum

Japanese Viburnum

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Dave Ryden

Description

This reliable evergreen shrub can reach 6'-20' tall and wide, depending on how much water it receives. It has dark green, glossy, oval leaves, about 6" long. White fragrant flowers appear in summer, followed by red oval fruit. It can be planted in full to part sun, with medium amount of watering. This shrub is used for hedges and screens.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.