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Burkwood viburnum

Viburnum - Burkwood

Viburnum x burkwoodii

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A specimen of fragrant Burkwoodii viburnum in a landscape "} White flower cluster of Burkwoodii viburnum
  • Fragrant
  • Award winner
  • Deer resistant
Description

Spicy fragrant blooms are pink in bud and open white. Glossy semi-evergreen foliage gives this plant multi-season appeal. Its blooms typically last longer than those of other fragrant viburnums.

Awards
RHS Award of Garden Merit
USDA Zone
5b - 8 (-15°F/-26.1°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 8'
Width
5 - 8'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Semi-evergreen
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4"

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

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

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