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Species: Viburnum rhytidophyllum

(vye-bur'num rye-ti-doe-fil'um)

Viburnum rhytidophyllum

Leatherleaf Viburnum

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Cree', 'Green Trump', 'Roseum', 'Variegatum'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet

10' - 15' (equal spread)

Deciduous

upright; multi-stem shrub

shelter from wind and winter sun; tolerates heavy shade

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade, Shade

5a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none serious; winter leaf scorch, borers and scale; Resistant to V. Leaf Beetle;

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

transplants well, Central and Western China

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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