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Viburnum Tomentosum

20 years ago

I have bought 2 Viburnum tomentosum because I liked the look of them at the market!! Need info re frost hardiness, expected height and anything else you can offer this novice gardener.

cheers

joan

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TonyfromOz
20 years ago
As for frost, will take anything Australia can throw at it. In fact it needs a climate with cold winter.

Height about 2 m, spread about 4 m, even more if conditions are to its liking.

Its correct botanical name is V. plicatum. The 'single' or wild form is sometimes distinguished as V. plicatum var. tomentosum. It has a ring of sterile flowers around the inconspicuous fertile flowers, like a lacecap hydrangea on a smaller scale.
User
20 years ago
Viburnum tomentosum is a form of V. plicatum. Common name is Japanese snowball. It's a deciduous shrub to about 3 mt. It will tolerate a cold climate, so frost shouldn't worry it. Grow in sun to semi-shade in rich loamy soil. It is a shallow rooting plant so avoid digging or hoeing near the root zone. Also avoid drying out or water-logging the root zone.
Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Dee.
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joantaylor
Original Author
20 years ago
Thank you very much Dee and Tony. Your replies are very much appreciated and informative. Both plants look good this morning after nice gentle overnight rain.
cheers
Joan

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