Which viburnum is best for wildlife?

Blackhaw (Viburnum prunifolium) is a forest understory shrub that also grows well in full sun. A landscape favorite, this viburnum has all of the wildlife power of the above two species. Somewhat smaller than Nannyberry, it has an especially beautiful form, often with one or more trunks and slender arching branches.

Are viburnum shrubs fast growing?

Plant specs 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 can be kept 4 to 6 feet, suspensum 3 to 5 feet tall.

How tall do viburnum get?

Viburnums range from 3-foot-tall shrubs to 15-foot-tall trees.

Does viburnum bloom all summer?

It blooms continuously all summer and into fall, a feat few hardy shrubs can match. It’s also relatively compact, maturing at 6–8′ tall by 8–10′ wide. Viburnums prefer rich, evenly moist, slightly acid soil and generally flower most abundantly in full sun.

What is the best smelling viburnum?

Korean spice viburnum
Many fragrant viburnums flower in spring, kicking off the season with aroma that can perfume an entire yard. Korean spice viburnum is likely the best known of the fragrant viburnums. Other beautifully scented bloomers include Viburnum bodnantense and Viburnum odoratissimum.

Are viburnum low maintenance?

Melinda Myers offers a list of hardy shrubs known as Viburnums. Flowers, foliage, fall color and low maintenance describe the versatile viburnum.

Can viburnum take full sun?

Unless noted, viburnums grow well in moist, well-drained soil in full sun, but will also tolerate partial shade. North American native viburnums and their cultivars are indicated by an asterisk.

Is viburnum a good hedge?

Viburnum, vigorous and hardy, should be on every list of the top shrubs for hedges. All viburnum shrubs are easy care, and some have fragrant spring flowers. Creating a viburnum hedge isn’t very difficult.

Are viburnum poisonous to dogs?

According to The ASPCA’s Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List, no viburnum species are listed as toxic to dogs. Keep in mind that many plants in your yard can be dangerous to you canine if ingested. Some can cause discomfort, stomach upset, or even be fatal.

Which is the best viburnum?

We’ve picked eight of our favourite viburnums to grow, below.

• Viburnum davidii.
• Viburnum opulus.
• Viburnum x bodnantense.
• Viburnum fordiae.
• Viburnum macrocephalum.
• Viburnum tinus.
• Viburnum plicatum.
• Viburnum sargentii.

Does viburnum smell bad?

As viburnum leaves start to break down they give off butyric acid, a noxious chemical that in its pure form is listed by the EPA as a toxic substance. Its smell has been likened to rancid milk, stinky feet, and extreme body odor (but not necessarily all blended together).