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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.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Northern Burgundy arrowwood viburnum
  • Botanical Name:
    Viburnum dentatum 'Morton'
  • Type:
    Shrub

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub
  • Light:
    Full sun
  • Soil:
    Adaptable to a broad spectrum of soils
  • Moisture:
    Drought tolerant, avoid extremely wet sites.
  • Hardiness Zone
    3-8
  • Bloom Time:
    Spring
  • Bloom Color:
    White
  • Fruit Time
    Fall
  • Fruit Color
    Black
  • Size:
    8-10' tall by 6-8' wide in 10 years
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

Deep burgundy leaves are an added benefit to this useful workhorse.

Landscape Use

Borders, foundations, mass plantings, commercial landscapes, naturalized plantings

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.

Pruning

Viburnums flower in spring, so if they need any shaping or to have dead branches removed, be sure to do that before August, or right after flowering in the spring. If you want to have viburnum fruits, do not prune. Branches you prune after flowering will not produce fruits.

Propagation

Softwood Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Northern Burgundy arrowwood viburnum
  • Botanical Name:
    Viburnum dentatum 'Morton'
  • Type:
    Shrub

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