Viburnum burkwoodii - C3.5

Description
The Burkwood viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii) is a broad, loose shrub that produces white flowers arranged in umbels with a strong fragrance. They appear from April to May. With the right care, the Burkwood viburnum will flower again in December. These produce black, round fruits from July. They exude a strong fragrance. The Burkwood viburnum also has shiny, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 3.5 metres and is around 3.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Suitable for flowering hedges * strongly scented flowers * attractive bordeaux-red, yellow-orange autumn colouring * suitable for containers * easy to care for * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Burkwood viburnums are dark green, ovate, glossy, opposite. They are about 4 - 7 cm in size. Burkwood viburnum is bright burgundy-red to yellow-orange in autumn.

Spread
United Kingdom to United States.

Frost hardiness
The Burkwood viburnum has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, loose.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers of Burkwood viburnum appear in umbels from April to May. These are strongly scented. With the right care, re-flowering in December.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Container, specimen, ornamental shrub, hedge, small/front garden, scented garden

Root
Viburnum x burkwoodii is a shallow-rooting plant.