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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001506
11/12/99

Viburnum x burkwoodii--Burkwood Viburnum


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 6 ft Spread: 4 ft Form: upright
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: pink buds, white flowers
Fruits: red to black

Comments: The fragrant flowers (Vis. 2) of Burkwood Viburnum
are borne in 2- to 3-inch rounded clusters. The glossy, 4-
inch leaves (Vis. 3) persist into winter and give the plant
a medium texture. Burkwood's parents are V. carlesi and V.
utile.

Cultivars:
'Chenaultii' - Slightly larger than x burkwoodii but
otherwise similar.
'Mohawk' - The dark red flower buds appear several
weeks prior to opening (Vis. 1). A backcross to V.
carlesi.

References for Cultivars: Spring Meadow Nursery 1999, Lake
County Nursery 1999, Wayside Gardens 1999, Ray Wiegand's
Nursery 1997, Studebaker Nurseries 1999, Bailey Nurseries
1999, Iseli Nursery 1999, Berryhill Nurseries 1999, Scarff's
Nursery 1999, Gee Farms 1999,Willoway Nurseries 1999.


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