Tree Care:
Planting: Well-draining soil, partial to full sun, proper spacing.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, deep watering, use mulch.
Fertilizing: Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning: As needed for shape, remove dead branches, light pruning after flowering.
Pest and Disease Control: Inspect regularly, apply controls if necessary.
Flowering: Prune after flowering to encourage more blooms.
Winter Protection: Apply mulch in severe winter regions.
Propagation: Can be propagated by cuttings.
Proper care ensures a thriving Chinese Viburnum with its stunning, fragrant flower clusters. Adapt these instructions to your local conditions as needed.
Tree Description:
Size: Deciduous shrub, typically 6-12 feet tall and wide.
Leaves: Dark green, simple, opposite.
Flowers: Large, fragrant, creamy white clusters, up to 6 inches in diameter.
Fruit: Small, rounded, green to red after flowering.
Bark: Brown and smooth, becoming slightly rough with age.
Hardiness: Adaptable to various climates, common in milder regions.
Adaptability: Grows in different soil types, prefers slightly acidic to neutral.
Thrives in partial to full sun.
Use in Landscaping: Ornamental shrub, focal point with stunning, fragrant flowers.
Suitable as a specimen shrub or in group plantings.
Chinese Viburnum is prized for its striking flowers and versatility in garden and landscape design.