Viburnum dentatum Northern Burgundy™
Excellent habit and rich, burgundy fall color.
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.
Cultural Details
TYPE
U.S. NATIVE
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Full sun
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Adaptable to a broad spectrum of soils
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Drought tolerant, avoid extremely wet sites.
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3-8
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Spring
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White
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Fall
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Black
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8-10' tall by 6-8' wide in 10 years
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None known
What Makes Me Special?
Landscape Use
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.
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