Viburnum farreri
Farrer viburnum, fragrant viburnum
Notes:
Formerly AKA V. fragrans.
May be prone to legginess, though 'Nanum' is compact and tidier. Dirr specifically discourages specimen usage.
As with all viburnums, avoid getting sulfur on the foliage.
Sources: Sunset, Dirr, Missouri BG.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:butterflies
attracts:larval host
clay tolerant
drought intolerant
easy to grow
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
form:shrub
fragrant flowers
habit:rounded
habit:upright
open canopy
persistence:deciduous
pruning required
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:border
water:regular
well-drained soil required
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