Oakleaf Viburnum

Viburnum acerifolium, commonly called mapleleaf viburnum, is native to eastern North America. It is a relatively small, rounded, suckering, deciduous, woodland shrub that typically grows to 3-6' tall and 2-4' wide.

Do viburnum need full sun?

Viburnums are evergreen or deciduous, depending on the species and the location. Most prefer sun, but some do well in partial shade. Their hardiness is well suited to the cold winters of USDA hardiness zone 7. They are adaptable to a range of soil types and moisture conditions.

Do viburnum keep their leaves in winter?

Your viburnum bushes are deciduous, which means they will drop their leaves each fall. Their growth rate should increase after the first year.

How big do viburnum trees get?

Viburnums range from 3-foot-tall shrubs to 15-foot-tall trees. Here are some of our favorites. 'Blue Muffin' viburnum is a compact type of Arrowwood viburnum. It gets 4' to 7' tall and produces intense blue fruit in the fall.

What is the lifespan of a viburnum?

How long can viburnum live? Depending upon the variety, viburnum can live between 50 and 150 years with proper care.

Are viburnum low maintenance?

Viburnums are a low maintenance flowering shrub. Spring and fall are the optimal times to think about planting it. But you can also plant in summer, just be sure to provide additional water during dry periods and extra hot days.

Are viburnum messy?

The Viburnum opulus 'Roseum' is fruitless, so no messy fruits to step on or invasive spreading.

Does viburnum stay green all year?

As for viburnum, there are more than 150 varieties. Some are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves during winter, while others are evergreen and retain their leaves year-round. All viburnums should be planted in well-draining, slightly acidic soil with lots of organic matter.

Do viburnums need a lot of water?

Viburnum does not require a lot of watering except for when it is newly planted or during drought conditions. When newly planted, give the entire root ball area a deep soaking. After that, water two times a week or run your sprinklers 20-30 minutes twice a week.

What does viburnum look like in the fall?

Foliage usually turns dull red in fall, but may sometimes display attractive shades of wine-red to burgundy. V. dentatum "Blue Muffin." Arrowwood viburnum has creamy white flowers that lead to blue fruit with orange to burgundy-purple fall foliage.

How do you winterize viburnum?

Steps To Care For Viburnum in Winter

1. Stop watering in the fall.
2. Add mulch to the base of the plant.
3. Do not prune when frost is approaching.
4. Loosely wrap the shrub in burlap if extreme snow or wind is on the horizon.

What is the hardiest viburnum?

'Raulston Hardy' is a dwarf viburnum cultivar introduced by the J.C. Raulston Arboretum. Developed from the US-native Walter's viburnum (Viburnum obovatum), it is smaller, denser, and hardier than the species, forming a tight bush useful for landscaping.

Does viburnum need to be cut back?

With a light, yearly pruning that encourages their natural form, these plants will produce a plethora of beautiful blooms every spring. Viburnums are one of many examples of a spring-blooming shrub that should be pruned soon after flowering.

Are viburnum poisonous to dogs?

According to The ASPCA's Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List, no viburnum species are listed as toxic to dogs.

Which viburnum is best?

We've picked eight of our favourite viburnums to grow, below.

• Viburnum davidii.
• Viburnum opulus.
• Viburnum x bodnantense.
• Viburnum fordiae.
• Viburnum macrocephalum.
• Viburnum tinus.
• Viburnum plicatum.
• Viburnum sargentii.

What kills viburnum?

One of the most damaging diseases of viburnum is Armillaria root rot, also known as shoestring root rot or mushroom root rot. This is another fungus, but it affects the roots of the plant and can lead to death. Initially, the leaves and stems of the plant will appear stunted, yellow, and leaves may drop to the ground.

How far from a fence should you plant viburnum?

Figure Minimum Distance Half that would be 5 feet. This number is the minimum distance you want to space your viburnum shrubs; this will result in a tight, dense hedge. For a looser, more informal hedge, increase the number by 50 percent. In the example, this would be 7.5 feet (5 + 2.5 = 7.5).

Do deer eat viburnum?

Deer usually steer clear from munching on viburnum, but no tree or shrub is truly deer proof. If hungry enough, deer will eat anything. You can try spreading odor deterrents around your plant.

How do I keep my viburnum small?

How to Prune Viburnum

1. Maintenance Pruning - helps to control shape and size. Cut it back just above the nodes so the plant can produce new shoots.
2. Pruning to Thin Out - removing old damaged branches. Cut off damaged or crowded branches. ...
3. Hard Pruning - Cutting the shrub down to the ground. Leave stronger stems in place.

What looks good with viburnum?

Viburnums can be paired and planted with a host of companions, including:

• Peony.
• Clematis.
• Lavender.
• Iris.
• Lilac.
• Hydrangea.
• Salvia.
• Hosta.