Viburnum rhytidophyllum (Leatherleaf Viburnum)


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

FamilyAdoxaceae (Caprifoliaceae)
GenusViburnum
Speciesrhytidophyllum
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginCentral and western China, introduced into cultivation in 1900.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-7)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 20
Height5 m
Spread4 - 5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

PestsNone of note.

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