Walters Viburnum Florida

It is extremely easy to grow being drought tolerant once established.

Walters viburnum florida. However there are forms of this plant that are upright spreading weeping or dwarf. Natural range in florida. Unfortunately it is not widely available. This plant looks similar to ilex schillings and can be trimmed as a topiary like them but walter s viburnum is a florida native. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow to a height of about 27 feet. Walter s viburnum viburnum obovatum is a florida native that can be grown either as a small tree or as a shrub. Its dark green leaves are glossy and leathery varying from small to medium size.

Though this plant can reach heights of up to 30 feet it more commonly grows to six to 15 feet or less. In the spring this evergreen covers itself in fragrant white flowers. It is difficult to determine which form you are. Walter s viburnum is a dense shrub that makes a nice hedge. Ride down any street in south florida and you re likely to see one of them. Dwarf walter s viburnum viburnum obovatum densa sku 2008. There are several cultivar forms available including popular.

Viburnum obovatum densa this hardy plant is great for a semi shady spot in your landscape the name densa refers to its compact growing habit only 4 to 5 high which means that it does not need much pruning to stay nice and neat year round. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow to a height of about 25 feet. Partial to full sun. Walters viburnum in the opinion of some nursery growers is the very best viburnum for use in central and south florida. Suitable to grow in. Unfortunately it is not widely available as a tree. An evergreen perennial walter s viburnum is available in many different forms upright spreading weeping or dwarf.

However there are forms of this plant that are upright spreading weeping or dwarf. It s also a favorite nesting site for cardinals and other song birds. Clusters of small white flowers cover the plant followed by shiny red to black berries. Also cultivated as an ornamental. These two plants fairly similar in looks and habit are some of our most commonly used shrubs. Walter s viburnum in the opinion of some nursery growers is the very best viburnum for use in central and south florida. Half the size of the species with densely spaced small leaves that become red in winter.

This florida native features a mass of small white flowers in the spring that attract butterflies and its fall fruit attract birds and other wildlife. It gets white flowers which butterflies will be drawn to and the berries attract birds. The name walters viburnum honors thomas walter 1740 89 english born planter. It is difficult to determine which form you are buying by simply. It stays evergreen in more mild climates such as florida. Distribution and planting zones. Handsome hardy viburnums are the ultimate in sturdy shrubs for hedges and two of the most popular varieties are odoratissimum and suspensum.

Riverine forests swamp borders hydric hammocks. So if you want a hedge or screening plant you ve got some options other than the dwarf of course.