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David Viburnum Care
- Water the plant regularly until it is established. From that point, water during extended periods of hot, dry weather.
- Fertilize the shrub after blooming using a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants.
- A layer of mulch keeps the roots cool and moist in summer.
- Trim as needed in late winter or early spring.
- How do you care for viburnum?
- Where should I plant my viburnum?
- Why is my viburnum not growing?
- Can you hard prune viburnum?
- What is the best fertilizer for viburnum?
- When should viburnum be pruned?
- How deep do viburnum roots go?
- When should I plant viburnum?
- What looks good with viburnum?
- Does viburnum lose leaves in winter?
- Can viburnum take full sun?
How do you care for viburnum?
When it comes to viburnum care, water shrubs during dry periods. It will also help to add mulch to retain moisture. You can apply a slow-release fertilizer to viburnums as well but this isn't required. In addition, pruning the shrub should be included with viburnum care.
Where should I plant my viburnum?
Grow in full sun or partial shade, in a moist, well-drained soil.
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.
Can you hard prune viburnum?
Viburnum x bodnantense, Viburnum farreri, Viburnum opulus
Neglected plants can be renovated by cutting all stems to near ground level, or if this is too drastic for you, remove one-in-three of the oldest stems each year for three years until the whole shrub has been rejuvenated.
What is the best fertilizer for viburnum?
Blood meal is a smart choice to apply in late winter or spring, as it breaks down rapidly to sweeten the soil for flowering. Later, alfalfa meal, compost, rotted manures and fish emulsion are all safe choices for fertilizing viburnums.
When should viburnum be pruned?
If you're pruning viburnums to restrain or shape their growth, the timing for when to prune viburnum is right after flowering. Viburnums typically form their flower buds for the following year during the summer after flowering. If you wait to prune viburnums in fall or early spring, you risk cutting off flower buds.
How deep do viburnum roots go?
The root system of a Viburnum might grow 18 inches deep or more but the majority of the feeder roots responsible for absorbing nutrients are in the top 12 inches of soil.
When should I plant viburnum?
Plant in spring or fall. Viburnums aren't picky about soil, but they generally do best in dirt that's rich and well-drained. If your soil is poor, add organic material like compost when you plant the tree. Viburnum generally make the most blooms and berries in full sun, but some varieties can tolerate light shade.
What looks good with viburnum?
Choose companion plants with contrasting foliage, such as evergreen ferns. (Or, for a winter garden, pair with other early bloomers like crocuses and pansies.) Because viburnum doesn't self-pollinate regularly, plant several viburnum shrubs near each other.
Does viburnum lose leaves in winter?
As for viburnum, there are more than 150 varieties. Some are deciduous, meaning they lose their leaves during winter, while others are evergreen and retain their leaves year-round. All viburnums should be planted in well-draining, slightly acidic soil with lots of organic matter.
Can viburnum take full sun?
Viburnums that excel from season to season
Semi-evergreen means that the shrub holds some or all of its leaves in a mild winter. Unless noted, viburnums grow well in moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will also tolerate partial shade.
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