Species: Viburnum rhytidophyllum
(vye-bur'num rye-ti-doe-fil'um)

Leatherleaf Viburnum
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
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

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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