Saturday, January 11, 2014

Viburnum suspensum







Botanical Name: Viburnum suspensum
Common Name: Sandankwa Viburnum
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Type: Broad leaved evergreen shrub
Origin/Habitat: Liu- Kiu Islands
Leaf Character: Opposite simple 2-4" the shape is oval,  elliptic, texture is leathery, glossy, margin is thoothed
Flower Type: Dense panicles from 2-4" Loose clusters with individual flowers about  1.5 " 
Color: White- Pink
Period: Spring
Fruit: Red turning black
Exposure: Sun or shade
Water: Ample moisture
Pests: Thrips, Aphids, Spider mites
Propagation: Stratified seeds, Harwood cuttings, Layering and grafting
Remarks: Reaches 6' height by 8-10' spread


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