Michael's Opinion
I fell in love with this plant as a student visiting Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania where there it grew to what I then thought was massive proportions. It is a very large plant with very coarse, rich green leaves that are suede-like on the undersides being almost rust brown.
Botanical Information
| Family | Adoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae) |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Species | rhytidophyllum |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Central and western China, introduced into cultivation in 1900. |
Description and Growing Information
