Willowwood Viburnum

Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood'

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Overview

The Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum x rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') is a captivating hybrid shrub, prized for its lush, leathery evergreen foliage. Growing to a height of 8-10 feet with a spread roughly the same, it features creamy-white, fragrant flowers in spring, followed by red-to-black fruit. Ideal for screens or hedges, this viburnum thrives in zones 5-8 and enjoys full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Enjoys occasional pruning for shape.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–8Climate Temperate

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — The Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum x rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') is a captivating hybrid shrub

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — leathery evergreen foliage

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — Growing to a height of 8-10 feet with a spread roughly the same

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — fragrant flowers in spring

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — followed by red-to-black fruit

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — Ideal for screens or hedges

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 10–12 Ft.
Mature width: 10–12 Ft.

Classification

Family: Caprifoliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — The Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum x rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') is a captivating hybrid shrub

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — leathery evergreen foliage

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — Growing to a height of 8-10 feet with a spread roughly the same

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — fragrant flowers in spring

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — followed by red-to-black fruit

Willowwood Viburnum (Viburnum X Rhytidophyllum 'Willowwood') — Ideal for screens or hedges

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