Viburnum lantana - 25-30 CM C2

Description
These produce black-red, oval fruits from August. They exude a light fragrance.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * grey shoots * fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * tolerates pruning * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, heat-loving

Leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Common wayfaring tree is funnel-shaped in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in umbrella clusters in May. These are slightly fragrant.

fruit
The black-red, oval stone fruits of Viburnum lantana are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Shoots
The shoots of Viburnum lantana are tomentose, grey.

Root
Viburnum lantana is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.