RE: Viburnum dentatum cultivars

But keep in mind from a previous discussion on this list it was noted that
this plant needs a pollinator (dioecious).

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frank Simpson [f*@progress.com]
> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 2:58 PM
> To: woodyplants@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: Viburnum dentatum cultivars
> 
> 
> Looking for shiny leaves and fall color?  I recommend V. nudum
> 'Winterthur'.
> 
> Mark Stephens wrote:
> 
> > Howdy,
> >
> > we have a 'Chicago Lustre' cultivar growing in Cincinnati, 
> OH.  Supposably
> > the shiny leaves and fall color are the merits of this 
> plant, but I have yet
> > to appreciate either.  I have it growing in a backyard 
> habitat setting and
> > have let it get quite large.  The leaves are not very 
> lustrous, in my
> > opinion, and the fall color is non-existant.  The fall 
> color may be better
> > in a more northerly setting.  It doesn't set very much 
> fruit either, but
> > this may be due to lack of cross pollination.
> >
> > I have seen 'Autumn Jazz' in a nursery container during 
> fall, and the colors
> > were muted, but attractive.
> >
> > Is Viburnum rufidulum (Rusty Blackhaw) hardy to your local? 
>  In my opinion
> > it is superior in every way with very lustrous leaves and a 
> good maroon fall
> > color.
> >
> > mark stephens
> > Fairfield, sw OH z5
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-woodyplants@mallorn.com
> > [o*@mallorn.com]On Behalf Of Ross Greenberg
> > Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 11:42 AM
> > To: woodyplants@mallorn.com
> > Subject: Viburnum dentatum cultivars
> >
> > We're planning to get several Viburnum dentatum to replace old worn-
> > out lilacs along a fence. Could anyone comment on relative merits of
> > cultivars 'Chicago Lustre', 'Northern Burgundy' and 'Autumn Jazz'?
> >
> > I've looked them up in lots of catalogs and on the web, so 
> first hand
> > experience and opinions would be great.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Ross Greenberg
> > Montreal, Quebec, Canada zone 4/5 (-20F)
> >
> > 
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