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Cayuga Viburnum

Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga'

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Overview

The Cayuga Viburnum, or Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga', is a breathtaking ornamental shrub. Prized for its fragrant, ball-shaped flower clusters that bloom in spring, it spans 6-8 feet tall and wide. Characterized by lush, green foliage that transitions to reddish-purple in fall, it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Hardy in zones 5-8, it's ideal for foundation plantings or as a standout specimen in any landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–8Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade
Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — revered for its distinct aromatic blossoms and robust natureCayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — The Cayuga Viburnum, or Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga', is a breathtaking ornamental shrubCayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — Hardy in zones 5-8, it's ideal for foundation plantings or as a standout specimen in any landscape designCayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — Prized for its fragrant, ball-shaped flower clusters that bloom in spring, it spans 6-8 feet tall and wideCayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — The Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga') is a standout deciduous shrubCayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — green foliage that transitions to reddish-purple in fall

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Mature height
4–8 Ft.
Mature width
6–12 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — it thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade
Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — revered for its distinct aromatic blossoms and robust nature
Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — The Cayuga Viburnum, or Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga', is a breathtaking ornamental shrub
Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — Hardy in zones 5-8, it's ideal for foundation plantings or as a standout specimen in any landscape design
Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — Prized for its fragrant, ball-shaped flower clusters that bloom in spring, it spans 6-8 feet tall and wide
Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — The Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum x carlcephalum 'Cayuga') is a standout deciduous shrub
Cayuga Viburnum (Viburnum X Carlcephalum 'Cayuga') — green foliage that transitions to reddish-purple in fall
Photographs by 2 contributors

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