Arrowwood viburnum, viburnum opulus var, americanum, or....
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Comments (106)To risk repeating what may have already been said here, Viburnum nudum needs to be cross pollinated to achieve better fruit set. It is not a question of male and female flowers borne on separate plants(dioecious), as with hollies; they simply need 2 different clones (ie different cultivars). Two plants of the same clone will pollinate each other, but fruit set is MUCH better with cross-pollination. As Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur' is one of the most commonly found clones (aka cultivars) suitable pollinators would be either an un-named clone of V. nudum (straight species), V. nudum 'Count Pulaski' or 'Earthshade'. The correct name is 'Earthshade', NOT 'Earthshades', and it was introduced by William Flemer IV, formerly of Princeton Nurseries, when he owned Earthshade Nursery in North Carolina in the 1990's. Rare Find Nursery in Jackson NJ is a mail-order source for all three of these clones. You may order online through their website or from the catalog. Here is a link that might be useful: Rare Find Nursery...See MoreViburnum pollinating
Comments (4)I have next to no knowledge on what Viburnum species are appropriate for San Francisco Bay conditions, but I do know good growers as sources. Just about anything you get from Forestfarm up in Oregon is going to be a good plant, and not too far from you for shipping purposes. More to your viburnum point (but further away) is Classic Viburnums in Upland, NE. These folks are premier, and will rise to your challenge to grow the viburnum you desire. And you can tell them I said so. Please don't hesitate to shout for more Viburnum information, or questions about sourcing, etc....See Moreviburnum problems, also heptacodium
Comments (3)I am by no means very knowledgeable about Viburnums, however I know it's not unheard of for a soil to contain a fungus (or organism that used to be classified as a fungus), such as a species of Phytophthora or Rhizoctonia capable of infecting the roots, and thereby causing stem wilts that ultimately kill a shrub. Even if you have well draining soil, if it's sufficiently moist and the right "fungal" species is present, you may lose a shrub. Rhododendron enthusiasts contend with this....See MoreViburnum trilobum (cranberry bush)
Comments (79)I purchased what was labeled as an American Cranberry Bush from Home Depot this past spring after the late freeze. It looked healthy and was on sale for $6.00. The picture looked really pretty and the information said birds love the berries. I was not surprised it did not flower after planting but am hoping it does next spring. Reading through this thread makes me wonder if the cranberry bush needs a pollinator? I am sure someone here can answer that question for me. We are having very hot/dry weather here in TN and even though I believe I am keeping it well watered some of the "older" leaves are turning a "reddish" color. The planting directions said full sun. Does this plant really do well in full sun? Thanks in advance to anyone who replies....See Moresandy (z5b nys)
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