Viburnum wrightii
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A deciduous shrub, to around 3m high, with an upright habit and broadly oval, toothed bright green leaves with pointed tips. Flat-topped clusters of white flowers are produced in late spring, followed by glossy bright red berries. Leaves turn shades of red and copper in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Viburnum wrightii (Viburnum wrightii)
- Genus
- Viburnum
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Viburnum wrightii
Distribution map
China, Japan, Korea
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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 wrightii
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Viburnum wrightii 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
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingGrows well in most moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils, 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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