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Rodney Henneke
Milan, IN, USA

CARDINAL CANDY®

Viburnum - Linden

Viburnum dilatatum

'Henneke'

PP#12,870

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  • Hardy
  • Bright fruit
  • Deer resistant
Description

Extra-hardy. When a -25 degree cold spell killed all the V. dilatatum seedlings except one, Indiana's Rod Henneke knew he had something special. Cardinal Candy® viburnum is that survivor, allowing northern gardeners to enjoy the impressive fruit of this viburnum. Abundant bright red berries make for a stunning display in the fall. Fruiting appears to be strong even without another pollinator in the area. White flowers cover the plant in spring (May in Michigan). The plant itself has a nice, well-branched habit, and fits nicely into the landscape.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
6 - 8'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood. However, pruning after bloom will remove the potential for fruit to set. As such, its best to avoid pruning except selective removal of branches as needed.

Uses

Specimen plant; foundation plantings; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Sets fruit without a pollinator, but may be used to increase fruiting on other V. dilatatum cultivars.

  • Benchcard: Cardinal Candy® Viburnum Benchcard
  • Tag: Cardinal Candy® Viburnum Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Cardinal Candy® Viburnum Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Cardinal Candy® Viburnum Spec Sheet

    • Features: Cut flower, Fall interest, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Linden, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Cut flower, Fall interest, Deer resistant, Clay soil, Alkaline soil

    Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Linden, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage