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Burkwood viburnum

Viburnum × burkwoodii

Fragrant

Genus: Viburnum
Family: Viburnaceae

About this plant

V. x burkwoodii is a lax evergreen shrub to 2.5m tall, with glossy dark green, ovate leaves and highly fragrant white or pale pink flowers in mid and late spring

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 1. Can be hard pruned successfully in late spring, if required

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer, semi-ripe cuttings from midsummer to autumn or hardwood cuttings in winter. Layering can be carried out in spring and grafting in late summer

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be affected by leaf spot and honey fungus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverFlower Borders

Planting Places

Wall TrainedOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years