Friday, January 10, 2014

Viburnum X davidii








Botanical Name: Viburnum x davidii
Common Name: David's Viburnum
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Type: Broad leaved evergreen shrub
Origin/Habitat: China
Leaf Character: Opposite, simple, 5.5-6", shape is elliptic, margin slighty tooth
Flower Type: Irregular Cymes, dense peduncles 3" across insignificant 
Color: White blooms 
Period: Early summer 
Fruit: Berry/ drupe oval shape metallic blue color comes during summer 
Exposure: Part shade
Water: ample
Pests: Aphids, thrips, spider mites, scales
Propagation: Cuttings, layering, grafting, seed
Remarks: Reaches 1-3 feet height by 3-4 feet wide. Outstanding for its foliage and fruit, used as specimen and foundation plant


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