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Rodney Henneke
Milan, IN, USA

CARDINAL CANDY®

Viburnum - Linden

Viburnum dilatatum

'Henneke'

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A large specimen of Cardinal Candy viburnum covered in white blooms

A specimen of Cardinal Candy viburnum covered in red fruit near the Grand River in Michigan

Closeup of the red fruit of Cardinal Candy viburnum

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Hardy
Bright fruit
Deer resistant

Spring Meadow Nursery no longer offers this variety; the information on this page is for reference only. Please view the suggested plants below for substitutes.

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

General Care

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.