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(Viburnum utile)
Service Viburnum (Viburnum utile)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Viburnum utile, commonly known as Service Viburnum, is an evergreen shrub native to the forest margins and open woodlands of central and southern China. It typically grows to a height of 4 to 8 feet and can appear leggy. Service Viburnum is valued for its ornamental qualities, including its dense, glossy foliage and its potential for hybridization. It has contributed to the creation of popular hybrids like Viburnum × burkwoodii and Viburnum × pragense, both of which have received the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
In cultivation, Service Viburnum is appreciated for its ease of maintenance and adaptability to a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires moderate watering. While not known for showy flowers or fruit, its foliage provides a lush backdrop in mixed borders or as a foundational planting in residential and urban gardens. It is also used in breeding programs to develop new cultivars with desirable traits. Potential problems include susceptibility to viburnum leaf beetle and fungal diseases.CC BY-SA 4.0
In cultivation, Service Viburnum is appreciated for its ease of maintenance and adaptability to a range of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires moderate watering. While not known for showy flowers or fruit, its foliage provides a lush backdrop in mixed borders or as a foundational planting in residential and urban gardens. It is also used in breeding programs to develop new cultivars with desirable traits. Potential problems include susceptibility to viburnum leaf beetle and fungal diseases.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 4-8 feet
- Width: 4-7 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate, Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Border Plant, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Forest margins and open woodlands
Other Names
Common Names: Hardy Viburnum , Eskimo Viburnum
Scientific Names: Viburnum utile , Viburnum bockii , Viburnum fallax , Viburnum utile var. minor , Viburnum utile var. ningqiangense
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