A thread in the Trees, Shrubs and Conifers forum, titled What are the more shade tolerant viburnums?
Viburnums are adaptable shrubs and small trees that rank among the most ornamental and useful for general landscape purposes. Hailing from such diverse places as China, Korea, North America, Canada...
The genus Viburnum contains more than 150 species of shrubs or small trees that are mostly native to temperate regions of Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. A few of these are native to Florida.
Viburnums have become some of the most desirable and sought after shrubs, with many providing multiple seasons of interest with flowers, fruit, beautiful fall colors and low maintenance. Just about...
Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum 'Shasta' This is another doublefile which like the above is also popular and widely available. It typically matures to 6-8’ (sometimes to 10’) tall and spreads to 9-12’ wide. This is a large shrub that produces abundant flowers in spring on horizontal branches followed by abundant black fruits. Large flower clusters (each to 6” wide) feature showy outer ...
My 'Erie' linden viburnum (V. dilatatum 'Erie') produces berries that ripen from orange-red, to red, and finally to a coral color as fall approaches. My doublefile viburnums, on the other hand, produce berries that resemble a candy I loved as a kid - Red Hots - in both size and color.
MSN: The Small But Stunning Flowering Tree That Doesn't Mind Growing In Clay Soil
Not every garden has room for soaring magnolias (Magnolia spp.) or expansive maples (Acer spp.), but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on the charm and structure a tree can bring. Blackhaw ...