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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Viburnum are a large genus with over 200 species of both evergreen and deciduous shrubs and small trees. One of the most diverse varieties of shrubs, they can provide attractive foliage, flowers, fruit and autumn colour.
Widely distributed mainly in northern temperate regions, extending south to south-east Malaysia and South America. Depending on the variety Viburnums can be grown as hedging, shrub borders or as a specimen tree. The deciduous varieties show wonderful autumn colour from green turning red, purple and bronze.
Most Viburnum have white flowers, some very fragrant in flat heads or round corymbs. The blooms are usually produced in late spring but many are winter flowering and are followed by bright pink-red coloured fruits.
Viburnum are easy to grow and care for and are great for wildlife. Tolerant of most soils but will do best in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils. They will flower best in full sun but will also handle partial shade. The fruit can cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
Viburnum
Open to horizontal branches bearing flattened cymes of tiny, creamy white flowers followed by ovoid, red fruit ripening black.
Clusters of flowers in May, emerging lime green, turning pure white. Red and purple autumn colours.
Masses of pure white flowers in attractive clusters from early summer, followed by pink-red berries in late summer.
Produces lots of pink flowers in attractive clusters from early summer, followed by pink-red berries in late summer.
Dense, compact habit with white lacecap flowers, repeat flowering over summer and autumn.