Burkwood Viburnum

(Viburnum ×burkwoodii)

Burkwood Viburnum (Viburnum ×burkwoodii)

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Summary

Viburnum ×burkwoodii, commonly known as Burkwood Viburnum, is a deciduous shrub resulting from a cross between V. carlesii and V. utile. It is a hybrid of garden origin within the Adoxaceae family. It typically grows to a size of 2.5 meters (8 feet) tall and wide, featuring a rounded and dense habit that makes it suitable for use as a specimen or in shrub borders.

Burkwood Viburnum is valued for its glossy, dark green oval leaves and its early-spring flowers, which are highly fragrant and pinkish-white in color. The flowers are showy and often attract pollinators, followed by red fruits that mature to black, providing visual interest and food for birds. In cultivation, it is often used for hedging, foundation plantings, and as a focal point in mixed borders. It prefers full sun to part shade and requires medium water, thriving in soils with medium drainage. While generally easy to maintain, it can be susceptible to common viburnum diseases such as leaf spot and powdery mildew. Pruning is recommended after flowering to maintain shape and promote vigorous growth.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Shrub
  • Height: 8-10 feet
  • Width: 6-7 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White, Pink
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Hedges, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Hybrid of garden origin within the Adoxaceae family, bred for horticultural purposes

Other Names

Common Names: Hybridolvon

Scientific Names: Viburnum ×burkwoodii , Viburnum ×chenaultii

GBIF Accepted Name: Viburnum ×burkwoodii Burkwood & Skipwith