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Species: Viburnum farreri

(vye-bur'num fair'urr-eye)

Viburnum farreri

Fragrant Viburnum

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub > 8 feet

8' - 12' (spread 8' - 12')

Deciduous

loose and open shrub with arching habit when mature

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

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

Fairly resistant to V. Leaf Beetle

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

annual pruning may be necessary to maintain fullness of form for use as a screen, otherwise removal of dead wood and thinning every second or third year is sufficient; Native to Northern 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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