Viburnum sieboldii
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A vigorous deciduous shrub or small tree, up to 6m high, with a stiff, branching habit and ovate to oblong, glossy dark green leaves with impressed veins and toothed edges. Leaves are flushed reddish-bronze when young, and again in autumn, and can give off an unpleasant smell when crushed. In late spring and early summer, clusters of small, white flowers are produced, followed by relatively large, oval shaped pink berries that turn red and then black as they mature
Scientific classification
- Species
- Viburnum sieboldii (Viburnum sieboldii)
- Genus
- Viburnum
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Autumn · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Viburnum sieboldii
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Viburnum sieboldii
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Viburnum sieboldii care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
Pruning
PruningMinimal pruning required, if necessary prune immediately after flowering, though this will prevent development of berries
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in a cold frame in autumn, by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by grafting in late summer or winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora, honey fungus, grey moulds and leaf spot
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and viburnum beetle
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