Viburnum Northern Burgundy™
A deciduous multi-stemmed shrub attaining a mature size of 8' to 10' in height and spread. This selection has a broad, upright-rounded habit and moderately glossy, dark green foliage. Creamy white flowers appear in early to mid- June, followed by ornamental clusters of blue-black fruit in late September through October. Depending on weather conditions, fall color is a rich blend of wine-red and burgundy from late October through late November Best from softwood cuttings taken in June, 4" to 6" in l ength, treated with 1,000 ppm IBA, plus fungicide. Start cuttings under mist in torpedo sand or similar rooting media. Semi-hardwood cuttings may also be taken, with appropriate increases in IBA concentration. Rooting occurs in 4 to 6 weeks.
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Who Am I?
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Common Name
Northern Burgundy arrowwood viburnum -
Botanical Name
Viburnum dentatum 'Morton' -
Origin
A clonal selection made by Ralph Synnestvedt, Sr. of the Synnestvedt Company in Round Lake, Illinois. Initially sold under the identity of V. dentatum pubescens.
Cultural Details
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Bloom Time
Spring -
Size
8-10' tall by 6-8' wide in 10 years -
Hardiness Zone
3-8 -
Light
Full sun -
Soil
Adaptable to a broad spectrum of soils -
Moisture
Drought tolerant, avoid extremely wet sites. -
Disease & Pests
None known -
Landscape Use
Borders, foundations, mass plantings, commercial landscapes, naturalized plantings -
Propagation
Softwood Cuttings