RE: Viburnum lantana 'Variegatum'

Thanks.. I kept looking at this shrub thinking it really didn't give the
appearance of something that would be 10ft in a couple of years.

Yes, Kitty- that is what the tag says too... but when you look at it...just
doesn't seem possible.

Donna
Who is only allowing 5ft. Figure by then I will kill it- or what is planted
next to it!


> 
> Somehow I missed the genesis of this discussion, but I am growing this
> one - or perhaps I should say attempting to grow.  I've had it for over
> three years now and it's probably not grown more than 5 or 6 inches in
> that time.  I have no idea what I am doing or not doing - the plant
> looks perfectly healthy, no evidence of stress, disease or pests.  I
> moved it after the first full summer when it exhibited no growth at all.
> It's now in a bed containing several other viburnams and hydrangeas -
> all of which are thriving. My neighbor also is attempting this one and
> her experience echoes mine. It just does not grow fast - at least in
> this area.  Not typical at all of my experience with the other vibes.
> The foliage is lovely and I can see that it will be a spectacular shrub
> if ever it reaches its potential.
> 
> Lynda
> Zone 7 - West TN
> 
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> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Viburnum lantana 'Variegatum'
> 
> 
> Donna,
> I don't grow this vibe. We do have the species at CES, but it's young. I
> googled and came up with HxS variously of 10 x 10 to 12-15 x 12-15. It's
> listed as zone 4 hardy. I don't have any personal experience to share.
> 
> 
> --
> Kitty
> neIN, Zone5
> 
> -------------- Original message --------------
> 
> > Lets try this again before I plant it in the wrong spot!
> >
> > Who grows this? How big is it going to get, lets say in the next 5
> > years of
> > so? Does it make a difference in size depending on your zone? (read
> winter
> > die off/shorter growing season keeps it smaller than tag claims?)
> >
> > Donna
> > IL- Zone 5
> >
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