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 5–10Climate Temperate

Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — The Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum x burkwoodii) is an enchanting semi-evergreen shrub

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — white flowers in the garden; commonly known as Burkwood Viburnum

Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — shrub with white blooms; showcasing a bountiful display of intoxicatingly scented

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) — glossy foliage and highly fragrant; a cross between Viburnum carlesii and Viburnum utile, image 52

Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — white to pinkish flowers in mid-spring; leathery leaves and dense growth habit provide a lush backdrop, image 53

Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — Mature plants reach 8-10 feet in height and spread 5-7 feet wide; shrub for full or half, image 54

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) — 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) — Durable and low maintenance, it provides year-round interest with red to black autumn berries; minor, image 57

Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Burkwoodii) — commonly known as Burkwood Viburnum; white to pinkish flowers in mid-spring, image 58

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