Viburnum nudum 'Winterthur' (Winterthur Smooth Witherod)


Botanical Information

FamilyAdoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae)
GenusViburnum
Speciesnudum
Cultivar'Winterthur'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1.5-3.5 m
Spread1.5-3.5 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

Bark/Stem DescriptionThe bark is smooth, light to dark grey and in groupings can be effective for winter interest.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are glossy, deep green and smooth during spring and summer but turn a dark red to purple in autumn.
Flower DescriptionClustered white flower with flat top to 5-7 cm across; ,fragrant.
Fruit DescriptionAttractive fruit that is also edible. When formed it is white in colour but changes to a hot pink and fades to a red to blue upon ripening. Fruit is full ripe in late September to Early October.

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