Viburnum davidii - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The David viburnum (Viburnum davidii) is a small cushion-shaped shrub with decorative, dark blue, oval fruits. These exude a strong fragrance. In June, it produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in clusters. The David viburnum also has leathery, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 80 cm and grows to around 1.6 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * strongly scented flowers * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the David viburnum are dark green, lanceolate, leathery and opposite. They are about 7 - 15 cm tall.

Spread
North America to China.

Frost hardiness
The David viburnum has good frost hardiness.

Growth
David viburnum is a cushion-shaped small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 80 cm and grows to a width of approx. 0.8 - 1.6 m.

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 light pink flowers of the David viburnum appear in umbels in June. These are strongly scented.

Fruit
The dark blue, oval drupes of Viburnum davidii are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, group planting

Root
Viburnum davidii is a shallow-rooting plant.