Viburnum rhytidophyllum - 40-60 CM C5

Description
The Wrinkled viburnum (Viburnum rhytidophyllum) is a large, overhanging shrub with decorative, red, oval fruits. These exude a pleasant fragrance. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from May to June. The Wrinkled viburnum also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to shady, wind-protected location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * fragrant flowers * suitable for containers * resistant to urban climates, tolerates shade

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Wrinkled viburnum are dark green, lanceolate and opposite. They are about 8 - 18 cm in size.

Spread
North America to China.

Frost hardiness
The Wrinkled viburnum has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Wrinkled viburnum is a large shrub that grows overhanging. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady, wind-protected 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 enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of the Wrinkled viburnum appear in umbrella clusters from May to June. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Fruit
The red, oval drupes of Viburnum rhytidophyllum are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Viburnum rhytidophyllum is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.