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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

YIN®

Viburnum

Viburnum

'NCVX2'

PP#33,479; CBRAF

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Small, starry clusters of white flowers on Yin viburnum davidii "} Small blue fruits developing on Yin viburnum davidii The thick, leathery, heavily lined foliage of Yin viburnum
  • Compact
  • Heat tolerant
  • Elegant evergreen
Description

Finally, David viburnums aren't just for the Pacific Northwest anymore! Introducing Yin® - an elegant, compact evergreen viburnum hybrid between V. davidii x V. propinquum that combines the beauty of David viburnum with the heat tolerance of Chinese viburnum. Thick, glossy, three veined, bluish-green leaves and showy round clusters of white spring flowers. The flowers are followed by bright blue berries if pollinated by Yang® viburnum.

USDA Zone
7b - 9 (5°F/-14.9°C)
Exposure
Part sun
Height
2' - 4'
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 Yang viburnum to ensure good fruit on both plants.

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

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, 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, Foliage interest, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Viburnum, Common name: Viburnum, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, White flowers, Green foliage