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Viburnum x burkwoodii

Photo Courtesy of Michael Dirr

Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Park Farm Hybrid'

This is a sister seedling to V. x burkwoodii, raised by Burkwood and Skipwith, England.  Evergreen foliage is very glossy and longer and not as wide as other V. x burkwoodii.  The flowers are also larger and the buds are a deeper pink.  Flowers are reported to last up to 2 weeks but is highly dependant upon temperature and wind conditions.   Matures 8-10' high and wide.  Currently being used in hybridization by Michael Dirr with V. macrocephalum f. keteleeri and backcrossed with V. utile.



USDA Hardiness Zone:

4


Height:

8-10 Feet

Spread:

8-10 Feet

Viburnum x burkwoodii 'Park Farm Hybrid' Characteristics

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderate

Habit

  • Upright, rounded

Soil Requirements

  • Acid
  • Moist, well drained

Sun Requirements

  • Full Sun to Part Shade

Flowering Season

  • Early to mid May

Fragrant Flowers

  • Yes

Fruit

  • Persistant
  • Sparse
  • Red to black

Winter foliage

  • Evergreen