Description

Wonderfully fragrant! Burkwood viburnum is a densely-branched, multi-stemmed shrub with white flowers followed by pendulous clusters of red berries which age black. Glossy dark green leaves turn maroon in fall. V. burkwoodii is a cross between V. utile (native to China) and V. carlesii (native to Korea and Japan). V. burkwoodii is considered by Cornell University to be “moderately susceptible” to viburnum leaf beetle (VLB) but usually not destroyed by it. One of the parents, V. carlesii, is classified as “most resistant” to the VLB. Adaptable to most soils except very wet. Blooms on old wood. For best cross-pollination and fruit display, plant shrubs in groups. Height: 8-10 ft. Spread: 6-7 ft. Family: Adoxaceae Bloom time: April Sun: full sun to part shade Water: medium photo credit: David Strang