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Burkwood Viburnum

Viburnum x burkwoodii

Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle Family)

▲ flowering shrub

▲ flowers

▲ leaves

▲ mature shrub

Location on campus: in garden area north of Meyer Library and south of Kings Street Annex

Location near campus: toward east side of Xeriscape Garden; Xeriscape Garden is at northwest corner of National and Linwood, about 3/4 mile south of campus on National Avenue.

Viburnum x burkwoodii: Burkwood Viburnum

• leaves simple, opposite, usually deciduous, dark green, pubescent, but somewhat shiny on upper surface; lower surface gray-green to rust colored and very pubescent; leaves 2-4" long and 1-2" wide; leaf shape may vary with cultivar
• stems light tan, very pubescent (tomentose)
• size of 8-10' feet tall and about 2/3 as wide, upright, multi-stemmed shrub
• flowers in terminal clusters, very fragrant, pink to white in early spring
• fruit is red drupe which eventually turns black
• prefers full sun to moderate shade, moist, well-drained soil; adaptable, but doesn’t tolerate wet soils
• slow to medium growth rate