RE: Viburnums experiences please.
- To: "'woodyplants@mallorn.com'"
- Subject: RE: Viburnums experiences please.
- From: S* S*
- Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 09:48:13 -0800
> > 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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