Viburnum opulus - Cultivation Notes
Flourishing in full sun or part shade, viburnum's will tolerate most soils other than very wet soils, being well suited to chalk soils. Avoid planting extremely hot droughty or dry exposed, cold areas. Prune out old and dead wood in winter and trim shape during maintenance.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Viburnum opulus:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Attractive autumn colour
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Fruit / berry producing
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Suitable for hedging or topiary
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Design & Plant Use for Viburnum opulus:
- Tall summer flowering shrub suitable for back of border planting
- Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
- Ideal flowering shrub for problem clay soils
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Common Missspellings: Verbernum, Vibernum, Viburnam