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William Judd
Arnold Arboretum, Harvard University, Jamaica Plain, MA, USA

Judd viburnum

Viburnum - Judd

Viburnum juddii

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  • Fragrant
  • Disease resistant
  • Deer resistant
Description

A fragrant cross between V. carlesii and V. bitchiuense made by William Judd at the Arnold Arboretum in 1920, Judd viburnum has a better habit and superior disease resistance compared to Koreanspice viburnum. Fragrant, white, semi-snowball spring flowers, black fall fruit and purple fall foliage.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
6 - 8'
Width
6 - 8'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Early spring
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Pruning

Blooms on old wood - prune after flowering if desired or required.

Uses

Shrub borders; mixed borders; foundation plantings; hedges.

Growing Tips

May develop black fruit if a V. carlesii is nearby for pollination. However, fragrant flowers - not fruit - are the main reason to grow this plant.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum - Judd, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, 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 - Judd, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, 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