Viburnum
Arrow wood
- Height × spread
- 0.5m – 7m × 0.5m – 5m
- Position
- All conditions
Availability
Generally all year, largest selection in Spring & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
Reliable garden worthy shrub that comes in a huge range of shapes and colours. Often scented, white or pink flowers appear in spring or winter. Some are evergreen for year round interest, others have wonderful autumn colour before losing their leaves. Height/spread range from 50cm up to 5m. Excellent fuss-free year round colour and interest for all outdoor spaces, large or small.
- Flower colour
- Green, Grey, Pink, White
- Foliage colour
- Green, Yellow
- Fruit colour
- Black, Blue, Grey, Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Bell, Cube, Dome, Fan, Horizontal, Round
- Height
- 0.5m – 7m
- Spread
- 0.5m – 5m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Seaside garden, Scented garden, Mediterranean garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- All conditions
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Damp and wet soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, some are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Hedge, Screening, Structural, Architectural, Rabbit resistant, Bee attraction, Butterfly attraction, Bird attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, some poisonous
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Planting
Prune some varieties
Some plants within this genus have additional requirements for pruning. It is best to look up your specific plant, or the species it belongs to for pruning guidance.
Found in
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