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‘Michael Dodge’

Viburnum - Linden

Viburnum dilatatum

'Michael Dodge'

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  • Unique fruit
  • Fall color
  • Deer resistant
Description

Selected at Winterthur Gardens, 'Michael Dodge' viburnum has attractive bright yellow fruit in fall. Large white flowers appear in May, followed by an abundant crop of sunny yellow fruit. The berries glow against a backdrop of scarlet autumn foliage. Use Cardinal Candy® or Tandoori Orange® viburnum as a pollinator to get the best fruit display.

USDA Zone
6 - 8 (-10°F/-23.3°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 6'
Width
5 - 6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

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

May be hardy to USDA zone 5 with protection. Plant with Cardinal Candy® or Tandoori Orange® viburnum to ensure fruit.