Re: Viburnums experiences please.
"Saxton, Susan" wrote:
> Wow! Frank, that is an AWESOME and impressive list. I would just love to
> *see* all of these, let alone grow them. I have the following questions:
>
> Viburnum nudum - to polinate Winterthur
> > * Viburnum nudum "Winterthur" - beautiful foliage and fall color
>
>
> Do I need a pollinator? No one told me this and I don't recall seeing it in
> Dirr's books either. Which would explain why I had no berries this year?
>
I don't remember where I read this, but I think in several places. I ordered the
species after reading it. Winterthur is doing great but the other one is struggling
(after 2 years still too small to flower). I plan to move it next season. I still have
no berries on Winterthur (probably for this reason), but the foliage is reason enough
to grow it.
>
> > * Viburnum plicatum var. tomentosum 'Mariesii' - excellant foliage,
> > flowers and fruit, all plicatum need moisture
>
> Tell me about the fruit of this plant. Everyone focuses on the flowers.
Mine are mostly around 10 years old at this point and very established and large.
Last summer was the first year that they fruited really well, and it was gorgeous. I
didn't have time to study the fruits, but the effect from my house 100+ yards away
was fantastic. And it lasted for 2 months. This is the first summer in several years
that we had adequate rainfall (unlike, it seems, everyone around us). This may have
contributed to the fruit production. It may also be a result of the maturity of the planting
(I hope). Given this, I cannot claim great reliabilty of fruiting at this point, but I can
attest to the value of the display when good fruiting does occur. I am particulary
attracted to the beautiful color which was is on the pink side from a distance.
Mine are in full sun in a moist area of my field. In this location they do tend to flag
in mid-summer. This has been reduced considerably as the plants become more established.
At this point that do OK except during the wort of dry spells. I suspect
that the bright position adds to the flower/fruit display. But as mentioned, if you site
them in sun, make sure they have adequate moisture.
>
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
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