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‘Conoy’

Viburnum - Burkwood

Viburnum x burkwoodii

'Conoy'

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  • Fragrant
  • Deer resistant
  • Shade tolerant
Description

Numerous white snowball flowers cover 'Conoy' viburnum in spring. Small, glossy evergreen leaves are attractive year-round. Selected by the U.S. National Arboretum.

USDA Zone
5b - 8 (-15°F/-26.1°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3 - 5'
Width
3 - 5'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Semi-evergreen
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Though adaptable to most soils aside from those that are very wet, this species prefers moist but well-drained and slightly acidic conditions.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired.

Uses

Specimen plant; foundation plantings; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Grown mostly for its fragrant blooms, it will set some fairly nice red fruit if a compatible pollinator is planted nearby. If fruit is desired, avoid pruning.

Features: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Fragrant, Disease resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Burkwood, Retail program: Local Roots®, 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: Fall interest, Deer resistant, Attracts pollinators, Alkaline soil, Clay soil, Fragrant, Disease resistant

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Burkwood, Retail program: Local Roots®, 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