Viburnum rhytidophyllum
leatherleaf viburnum
Notes:
As with V. × 'Pragense', leaves droop in cold weather. Fragrance is slight.
Keep sulfur sprays away. Takes rejuvenation pruning if needed. Easy to transplant.
'Cree' has smaller leaves.
Sources: Sunset, Stoecklein, Missouri BG, Rutgers, Dirr, UConn.
Tags:
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:butterflies
attracts:larval host
coarse texture
deer resistant
easy to grow
exposure:full shade
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fast-growing
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
fragrant flowers
habit:rounded
habit:upright
part shade preferred
persistence:evergreen
persistence:semievergreen
pest/disease free
rich soil preferred
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:foundation
use:hedge
use:mass planting
use:screen
use:specimen
water:regular
well-drained soil required
wind sensitive
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