The roots are not invasive , but it is important to consider the spread of the shrub in small spaces. The spread can range from 1. This evergreen shrub grows to a height of 15 ft. Viburnums are usually shrubs, but their habits vary. A few dwarf varieties, such as Viburnum opulus 'Nanum', are under 3 feet. Others, such as Seibold viburnum V.
Sweet viburnum leaves grow up to 8 inches long and 4 inches wide. Is viburnum the same as hydrangea? These two shrubs have similar requirements: they like light shade and moist but well-drained soil. Viburnum can tolerate drought in a pinch, but hydrangea is insistent about its moisture. The big difference is in the way the two shrubs are pruned.
Viburnums, on the other hand, need pruning right after the flowers fade. Can viburnum be cut back hard? Late winter or early spring, depending on local weather conditions, is the time to start hard pruning. The first year, cut back one-third of the large, old branches to just about a few inches from the ground. After the hard pruning is complete, maintain the viburnum with regular simple pruning just after it flowers.
How close to a fence can I plant a hedge? Fall planting of nursery-grown cuttings would be ideal, but often these plants are not available then.
Bloom time in the spring finds the most plants offered in gardening centers. If you start a viburnum at that time, however, be prepared for extra watering to ensure it survives the summer heat. Horticulturists suggest the Prague viburnum Viburnum x pragense when particularly fast growth is desired.
The hardy hybrid, developed at the Prague Municipal Gardens in , quickly grows to 10 feet or more. Since branch extensions are so robust, you must prune them to maintain density throughout the evergreen. Choose the Prague viburnum to expedite the establishment of a privacy screen. As an added benefit it bears lightly-fragrant white flowers, lined with pink, in early spring.
I know nothing about lattice and wondering won't that get knocked down by strong rain storms like we're having right now?? I need to keep my neighbors eyes off my butt while I am in the garden so I want something to be at least 6 feet high but I don't want to wait 2 years!
I am sorry, but I just do not like Bamboo :- Thanks for the suggestion. My research with the Viburnum so many different kinds is that some are tree like after growing awhile and I need a BUSH from the ground up. Also I have found that the Viburnums grow really big and I would be pruning quite a bit to keep it around feet. I am still researching things online and I will fill you in and ask more questions later.
Thanks for the help! The following link might provide some help. While it focuses on Central Florida, it still has some useful ideas for Zone 8.
Here is a link that might be useful: Hedges. That's what we did when we put the pool in, because we don't want the neighbors looking at us skinny dipping : And because we wanted to make sure neighborhood kids wouldn't sneak into our pool when we weren't home.
That would be too dangerous. With a privacy fence, you have a lot more time to plant what's perfect for you, even if it doesn't grow fast. So you can put, in front of it, whatever suits you, and even hang planters on it. It's a lot faster than just about any hedge you'll plant.
Some areas restrict them in the front yard. Ours is in the back. There is no plant that will grow quickly up to 6 or 7 feet in less than 2 years , stop growing for you and then need no trimming. Walter Viburnum does not grow into a tree. Take a look at some that have been planted in a yard for awhile. My neighbor has them and the plants are just gorgeous. They make the thickest most lush hedge for total privacy. I thought Viburnum Odoratissimum would be a good idea as a fence line hedge.
Planted a line of them to cover ' front property line. They have been awful. Disease prone, all sorts of insect pest, and likely a lot of the problems has been caused by the long term drought.
These things are not as drought tolerant as reported, not here. Not on this sand soil I have in southern Pinellas. In fact after looking around at where these things are used, due to how common they are and price they are a favorite at shopping centers and gov.
All over they are sparse in growth with a ton of dead branches. Again I suspect this is because they are not getting enough water. I will never use this junk again. They have struggled for 8 yrs and only one of the 12 has done goodd. Aphids, thrips, scale, you name it they get it when they do grow like now.
Incredible how it thrives wet or dry and when trimmed produces a thick bush shrub privacy effect. However left on its own without trimming it will get a bit more tree like and that is fine too. It will sucker some but comparing these two plants for my purpose hands down winner is the wax myrtle.
In Florida fast growing means shallow root systems, one hurricane and they are on the ground. Well, mph, After exhausting research I have decided on the Wax Myrtle also!!!
It was so funny that I logged in today and see that you have those also. I am in North Florida panhandle Tallahassee and have been living here since the hurricanes of in south Florida drove us up here!!!
Up to ft. Hardiness 2 — 8 What's My Zone? Spread 6' — 12' cm — 3. Beside above, why is my viburnum not growing? Your mature viburnum needs full sun to bloom at its best and well-draining, acidic soil. Another common cause for non -flowering viburnums is improper pruning. Viburnum shrubs are one of the many ornamental shrubs that blooms on old wood, so waiting until after blooming to prune is recommended.
Viburnum odoratissimum is a fast grower; suspensum grows at a bit more moderate pace. These evergreen shrubs - odoratissimum and suspensum - can get very big huge, in fact but you can keep them trimmed to a reasonable size.
Odoratissimum prefers full to part sun, but suspensum does well in sun or shade. Viburnum odoratissimum is a tall, fast growing shrub that originates from the Far East. The roots are not invasive , but it is important to consider the spread of the shrub in small spaces.
The spread can range from 1. Nannyberry is adaptable to a wide range of sites, but is commonly found natively in moist areas with rich loam to clay-loam soil, such as low woods, swamp borders, or near stream banks. It also occurs on moist, wooded slopes, but tolerates drier sites. My own conclusion is that nannyberry does smell very faintly — and pleasantly — of sheep, but not at all like a wet goat.
Although the foliage is tidy, the shrub as a whole is not. Cut limbs at a 30 degree angle at a bud or joint. Remove dead, damaged or diseased limbs and branches. Signs of diseased limbs include cankers, split wood, peeling bark and dying leaves.
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