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Burkwood Viburnum

Viburnum X Burkwoodii

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Overview

The Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii) is an enchanting semi-evergreen shrub, displaying dense, glossy foliage and highly fragrant, white to pinkish flowers in mid-spring. Mature plants reach 8-10 feet in height and spread 5-7 feet wide, making them superb for hedges or foundational plantings. This hybrid prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Durable and low maintenance, it provides year-round interest with red to black autumn berries.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 5–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — shrub with white blooms
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — inheres excellent qualities from both parents; this hybrid prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soilBurkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — best performed immediately after flowering to preserve the next year's bloomBurkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — glossy foliage and highly fragrant; a cross between Viburnum carlesii and Viburnum utile, image 52Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — The Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii) is an enchanting semi-evergreen shrubBurkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — Minor pruning may be desired to maintain shape and promote denser growth; while its foliage may transform intoBurkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — leathery leaves and dense growth habit provide a lush backdrop for summer perennials; white flowers in the garden+52

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — shrub with white blooms
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — inheres excellent qualities from both parents; this hybrid prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — best performed immediately after flowering to preserve the next year's bloom
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — glossy foliage and highly fragrant; a cross between Viburnum carlesii and Viburnum utile, image 52
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — The Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii) is an enchanting semi-evergreen shrub
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — Minor pruning may be desired to maintain shape and promote denser growth; while its foliage may transform into
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — leathery leaves and dense growth habit provide a lush backdrop for summer perennials; white flowers in the garden
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — shrub for full or half
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — This hybrid prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — white to pinkish flowers in mid-spring; leathery leaves and dense growth habit provide a lush backdrop for summer
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — a cross between Viburnum carlesii and Viburnum utile; shrub with white blooms
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — Durable and low maintenance, it provides year-round interest with red to black autumn berries
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — clustered in snowball-like inflorescences around 2 to 3 inches in diameter; pinkish-white blooms in late spring
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — commonly known as Burkwood Viburnum; white to pinkish flowers in mid-spring, image 58
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — showcasing a bountiful display of intoxicatingly scented
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — This hybrid prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; the plant flourishes in full sun, image 56
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — cherished for its fragrant flowers and year-round interest in the landscape; clustered in snowball-like
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — The plant flourishes in full sun to partial shade; regular watering, especially during dry spells, will ensure its
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — The plant flourishes in full sun to partial shade
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — The Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii) is an enchanting semi-evergreen shrub; mature plants, image 51
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — cherished for its fragrant flowers and year-round interest in the landscape
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — making them superb for hedges or foundational plantings; durable and low maintenance, it provides, image 55
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — pinkish-white blooms in late spring - typically April to May
Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — consider an allotted space that enables a mature size of around 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, image 38
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