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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

YANG®

Viburnum

Viburnum

'NCVX3'

PP#33,203; CBRAF

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Airy clusters of tiny white flowers atop the deep green foliage of Yang viburnum davidii Small flower buds atop the deep green foliage of Yang viburnum davidii The handsome, deeply incised evergreen foliage of Yang viburnum in front of Winecraft Black cotinus Foliage on Yang viburnum sports unique parallel lines for a textural effect in the landscape
  • Compact
  • Heat tolerant
  • Elegant evergreen
Description

Developed by Dr. Tom Ranney at NCSU, Yang viburnum is an elegant, compact evergreen hybrid (V. davidii x V. propinquum) that has thick, glossy, bluish-green leaves and showy round clusters of white spring flowers. The flowers are followed by elliptical blue fruit if pollinated by Yin® viburnum.

USDA Zone
7b - 9 (5°F/-14.9°C)
Exposure
Part sun
Height
2'
Width
4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring; Fall fruit
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Best in moist but well-drained soils. Tolerates acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 8.0) conditions.

Pruning

Regular pruning and trimming is not needed and not recommended. Branches can be selectively pruned as needed.

Uses

Handsome low-growing evergreen for edging, ground cover, and slopes. Nice in woodland gardens.

Growing Tips

Plant with Yin viburnum to ensure good fruit on both plants.

  • Benchcard: Yang® Viburnum Benchcard
  • Tag: Yang® Viburnum tag
  • Grower Sheet: Yang® Viburnum Professional Grower Sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week May 28, 2020
  • Spec Sheet: Yin™ and Yang™ Viburnum spec sheet

    • Features: Compact, Heat tolerant, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Compact, Heat tolerant, Alkaline soil, Attracts pollinators, Deer resistant, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage