Finding shade-loving companion plants that can thrive without much sunlight can be difficult, but this pretty flowering ...

Walter’s viburnum (V. obovatum) ... Seeds of ‘Fairy Tale’ eggplant, an All-America Selections winner back in 2005, are widely available online. Seeds too small to see.

Viburnums are hardy shrubs or trees which grow well in Zone 2-9. So, we can put a check next to winter hardy here in the Northeast. Next, the plants range in size from a few feet tall to 30 feet tall.

Many viburnums prefer regular watering, though mature plants can make do with less. Prune back fast-growing deciduous species, such as V. opulus, in winter. Prune V. plicatum for desired shape.

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Viburnums should respond well to pruning, providing that they are in good health. If your shrubs do not have young stems coming from the base of the plant, cut back the old thick stems to 12 to 18 ...

This insect’s feeding is limited to viburnum species so you do not have to treat other plants in your garden. The viburnum leaf beetle has a preference for viburnums with smooth leaves (little ...

Viburnum tinus, also known as Laurustinus viburnum, is another beautiful addition to the garden. While it isn’t as cold-hardy as some other varieties, it has done well for me in a more sheltered ...

Q: We have a long row of viburnum along our driveway. They are crowding out other plants and overtaking the lights along the driveway. This summer, for the first time, a number of branches died.

In general, viburnums are tough plants that are underutilized in local landscapes despite the fact that they are relatively free of diseases and pests. The food and habitat that viburnum species ...