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birchleaf viburnum

Viburnum betulifolium

Low Maintenance

Genus: Viburnum
Family: Viburnaceae

About this plant

V. betulifolium is a deciduous shrub with glossy, dark green,birch-like leaves up to 10cm longand domed clusters of small, white flowers in spring, followed by heavy bunches of glistening, red berries in autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer

Pests

Aphids and viburnum beetle may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by a leaf spot (see leaf damage on woody plants)

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years