Viburnum nudum
'Winterthur'
Winterthur Smooth Witherod
Family |
Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
Genus |
Viburnum |
Species |
nudum |
Cultivar |
'Winterthur' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6 |
Height |
1.5-3.5 m |
Spread |
1.5-3.5 m |
Growth |
Slow |
Bark/Stem Description |
The bark is smooth, light to dark grey and in groupings can be effective for winter interest. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves are glossy, deep green and smooth during spring and summer but turn a dark red to purple in autumn. |
Flower Description |
Clustered white flower with flat top to 5-7 cm across; ,fragrant. |
Fruit Description |
Attractive fruit that is also edible. When formed it is white in colour but changes to a hot pink and fades to a red to blue upon ripening. Fruit is full ripe in late September to Early October. |