Forest Rouge™ Viburnum

Showy fall color

Botanical Name- Viburnum prunifolium 'McKRouge'

Pronunciation- vy-BUR-num proo-nih-FOH-lee-um

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width- 8 ft

Mature Height- 12 ft

Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun

Soil Preferences- Average to dry, once established

Current Size- #3

Bloom Color- White

Bloom Time- Spring

Companion Plants- Echinacea pallida (moist soil synergy, native pollinators)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, fruit-eating birds

Plant Habit- Shrub

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C29

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove damaged or weak branches in late winter. Tolerates various soils but needs consistent moisture. A spring fertilizer supports healthy foliage and blooms.

Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or just after blooming, removing weak or crossing limbs. Avoid drastic cuts to preserve shape.

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