Re: Re: mystery plant
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  • Subject: Re: Re: mystery plant
  • From: T* G* <3*@rewrite.hort.net>
  • Date: Sun, 12 Apr 2015 07:31:28 -0500
I think is is either carlesii orÂViburnum bitchiuense
Bitchiu viburnum
Very similar to V. carlesii, in fact when introduced from Japan in 1911, it was initially mistaken as a form of V. carlesii. Characteristics that set it apart from V. carlesii are narrower leaves, a taller and more open habit, and the flower clusters are more loose. Leaves are a dull, dark blue-green. Flower buds are a very deep rosy-pink, opening to fragrant white flowers in late April. Fruits are red maturing to black, but as with most fragrant viburnums, sparse in quantity. V. bitchiuense is heat tolerant which makes it a good choice for the South, which explains why V. x juddi is considered to be more heat tolerant since V. bitchiuense is one of its parents (V. carlesii x V. bitchiuense). Zone 4(5).

Either way it is lovely : )

On Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 10:48 PM, Carolyn Magnani <9*@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:
Is it a carlesii? I have 2 of them and they are sooo fragrant. Mine have not bloomed yet. I currently have a Magnolia 'Royal Star', 'Jane' and 'Butterflies' in bloom. This is early for 'Butterflies'.
Carolyn

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On Apr 11, 2015, at 10:30 PM, Theresa G <3*@rewrite.hort.net> wrote:

My sister clued me in that it is likely a viburnum. Wonder which one??

On Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 3:01 PM, Theresa G <t*@gmail.com> wrote:
Anybody know what this is ? The flower shape and smell reminder me of daphne odorata, but the leaves are different. Shrub is about 4x4 feet. Â It is growing here in Springfield, MO

Any guesses?

Theresa


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