Fragrant Viburnum
Will it grow where I live?
Fragrant Viburnum is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
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Profile
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 3 m
- Spread
- 2.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 6–8
- Shade tolerance
- light shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very wet
- pH
- 5.3 – 8.6
Flowering & harvest
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Growing
The fragrant viburnum prefers a sunny to partially shaded location with humus-rich, well-drained soil. Regular watering is especially important during dry periods. Propagation is best done by cuttings in summer. After flowering, pruning can be done to shape the plant and promote growth.
Frequently asked questions
Fragrant Viburnum: how big does it get?
Fragrant Viburnum (Viburnum farreri) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2.5 m. Growth is medium.
Fragrant Viburnum: what site does it need?
Fragrant Viburnum tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Fragrant Viburnum: is it hardy?
Fragrant Viburnum is listed as hardy in zone 6–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Fragrant Viburnum: will it grow in Central Europe?
Fragrant Viburnum is hardy to zone 6, which covers nearly all of Central Europe and the British Isles; only harsh upland sites (Alps, high ridges) call for winter protection.
Fragrant Viburnum: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from December to February.
Fragrant Viburnum: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Fragrant Viburnum. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
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