Viburnum d Blue Muffin #3
Viburnum d Blue Muffin #3
Blue Muffin? Arrowwood Viburnum
Bright blue fruit
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$4999
$49.99
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Compact, rounded, suckering, deciduous shrub. Blooms in late spring with flat topped white flowers followed by persistent brilliant blue berries. Foliage is glossy green and changes to red-purple in the fall. Very easy to grow and tolerant. Native to eastern North America. Better fruit set with another variety like Chicago Lustre.
Botanical Name- Viburnum dentatum 'Christom'
Pronunciation- vy-BUR-num den-TAY-tum
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 4 ft
Mature Height- 7 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Prefers a well-drained soil, but tolerant of most soils except the extremes
Current Size- #3
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Late spring
Companion Plants- Itea virginica 'Little Henry' (moist soil synergy, pollinator-friendly)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C29
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove weak or crossing branches in late winter. Prefers moist, slightly acidic soil and full to partial sun. Fertilize in spring to encourage strong growth.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring, removing the oldest canes at ground level. Light shaping maintains a tidy form.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; moderate feeding need. In clay, add organic matter to improve root development and flowering.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Viburnum leaf beetle, aphids
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