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4m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Other names
Wrinkled viburnum
Genus
Viburnum Viburnum
Species
V. rhytidophyllum - V. rhytidophyllum is a vigorous, erect, evergreen shrub with deeply-veined, oblong, glossy, dark green leaves and dense, domed clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring followed by red fruit that ripens to glossy black.
Viburnum rhytidophyllum is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect
Toxicity
Fruit can cause a mild stomach upset.
Flower
Cream in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Viburnum rhytidophyllum (Wrinkled viburnum) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, free-draining soil in sun or shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Other names
Wrinkled viburnum
Genus
Viburnum Viburnum
Species
V. rhytidophyllum - V. rhytidophyllum is a vigorous, erect, evergreen shrub with deeply-veined, oblong, glossy, dark green leaves and dense, domed clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring followed by red fruit that ripens to glossy black.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect
Toxicity
Fruit can cause a mild stomach upset.
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Viburnum rhytidophyllum (Wrinkled viburnum) will reach a height of 4m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, free-draining soil in sun or shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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Viburnum rhytidophyllum
This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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