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How to Grow and Care for Service viburnum

Viburnum utile has made its way around the world from China due to the fact that it isn’t specific when it comes to soil types and is heat tolerant. Its glossy leaves can reach 1.2 to 2.5 m tall and its branches are sometimes leggy. Its flowers are often described as snowballs.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Service viburnum

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Hardiness Zones	4-7

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Varieties of Service viburnum

Service viburnum 'Eskimo'

You could probably guess that a plant called 'Eskimo' would have white flowers. In the case of service viburnum 'Eskimo', the flowers cluster into a rounded snowball shape that is more rounded than the flowers of the parent plant. This dense shrub produces a showy flower display and is suitable for growing in borders and hedges.

Service viburnum 'Park Farm Hybrid'

Service viburnum 'Park Farm Hybrid' is a large Viburnum with particularly vigorous growth and large and showy clusters of pink or white flowers that appear in spring. This hybrid was bred by Burkwood and Skipwith at their nursery in England. Year-round garden interest is provided by evergreen leaves and clusters of berries in the fall.

Viburnum × burkwoodii 'Anne Russell'

Viburnum × burkwoodii 'Anne Russell' has pink buds that open into white flowers, which are followed by ornamental red berries that darken over time. This plant is known for its fragrant flowers, described as having a distinct spicy floral aroma. This cultivar was from Viburnum x burkwoodii and Viburnum carlesii by John Russell, and he named it after his wife, Anne.

Viburnum × burkwoodii 'Mohawk'

The viburnum × burkwoodii 'Mohawk' is distinguished from other cultivars by its compact size, ornamental flower buds, and improved fragrance and fall color. It is the cross between the Viburnum x burkwoodii and Viburnum carlesii. Low maintenance, the viburnum × burkwoodii 'Mohawk' provides long-lived blooms that are resistant to mildew and leaf spot.

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Service viburnum is notable for its open, sometimes leggy structure, becoming more compact when exposed to direct sunlight. This shrub reaches heights and widths of 4-8 feet (1.2-2.4 meters), presenting an upright and spreading form. Its glossy evergreen foliage is accompanied by fragrant, showy flowers, inviting interest. For successful fruit development, the presence of more than one shrub is essential. Admirably resilient, service viburnum tolerates heat and adapts to a range of soil types and pH levels.

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