Viburnum x carlcephalum
Fragrant Viburnum
Family |
Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
Genus |
Viburnum |
Species |
x carlcephalum |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Pronunciation |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
5a - 8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-21) - (-7) |
Temperature (°F) |
(-5) - 20 |
Height |
1.8 - 3 m |
Spread |
1.8-3 m |
General Description |
Extremely fragrant and ornate garden shrub with large clusters of pinkish-white flowers. |
Landscape |
Shrub border, hedge or screen. |
Cultivation |
Moist, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Is drought tolerant. |
Shape |
Open and rounded. |
Growth |
Fast |
Habitat |
Distinctive pink buds. |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth, grey in colour. |
Leaf Description |
Ovate, greyish-green which turn an orange-red in autumn. |
Flower Description |
Clusters of dense white flowers with a slight hue of pink. |
Fruit Description |
Clusters of red oval fruit turning black when ripe. |
Propagation |
Easy to root from softwood cuttings or by layering. |