Re: Viburnum

>    An interesting bit of trivia:  almost all of the viburnums flower in
   alphabetical order by specific epithet.

Reallllly?   Neat!
Kitty
neIN, Z5
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Christopher P. Lindsey" <lindsey@mallorn.com>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 12:06 AM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] Viburnum


> >  Hey you guys- anyone out there want to help me ID an viburnum?  I have
a
> > mature smooth-leaved, fragrant  viburnum of about 15' tall by 8' in
diameter
> > that blooms slightly before the azaleas.  I have a photo of the "bush"
and
> > of the flowers close-up.  It was probably a common variety as I got it
in
> > the castaway pile of a big nursery chain some 15 + years ago.  I will
send
> > the photos to anyone who wants to take a guess.
>
> Hi Chris,
>
>    Donna said that I should look at your pictures.  At a quick glance
>    I'd say that you have Viburnum x burkwoodii.  The flowering time is
>    right, the leaves look glossy enough, and it's definitely fragrant.
>
>    An interesting bit of trivia:  almost all of the viburnums flower in
>    alphabetical order by specific epithet.
>
>    Nice photos!
>
> Chris
>
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