Re: viburnum question

Which Viburnum?  I have several kinds on my property that are beautiful and
have no offensive smell.


> [Original Message]
> From: Taborri <taborri@rochester.rr.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 4/29/2006 9:24:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] viburnum question
>
> Viburnum?  For some strange reason Rochester is INUNDATED with Viburnum. 
I
> absolutely H*A*T*E the smell of it, find it extremely strong and
offensive-- I
> actually think I may be allergic to it because it is so offensive to me
when I
> am running by.  I can detect a plant well before I see it.  I do love the
> blossoms though.
>
> Sue
> Upstate NY, Zone 6
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Cersgarden@aol.com
> To: gardenchat@hort.net
> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 17:04
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] viburnum question
>
>
> In a message dated 4/27/06 7:21:47 AM, genebush@otherside.com writes:
>
>
> >     I have two on the east side of my home in the landscaping... and
that
> > was not smart. These things are getting *big*. In 5 years about 8 feet
tall
> > now. Still not blooms, but I always understood them to be "reluctant
> > bloomers" whatever that means. I also heard that the bloom smell like
wet
> > dogs... anyone else??
> >
>
> Gene, I have a Rusty Blackhaw & it is probablly 8'+ & is more tree like. 
It
> has buds and will blooming soon however I don't recall they smell bad.   I
> will report when they open.
>      Ceres
>
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