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» adkmonk - Evergreen plants in the winter garden

A few years ago i went on a guided walk through Highland park in Rochester NY.
Highland park was actually Frederick Law Olmstead's last commission.
I was from out of town and i didn't know anyone in the group so i found myself with many partners in discussion.
Over and over I found my new partner remark "what is this plant?" while asking about Viburnum x pragense, Prague Viburnum. It is a hybrid cross between V Rhytidophyllum and V utile.
I recognized them right away because I had a couple that I started from cuttings. It is very attractive in the winter landscape.

-- posted by adkmonk

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» Angela England - Favorite Viburnums

In response to Evergreen plants in the winter garden posted by AngEngland:

The Viburnum species is really one of my favorite for use in the garden. I love that it provides year round interest and is so beautiful during the winter. Thank you for sharing one of your favorites.

I really like Viburnum opulus 'Nanum' which is a dwarf variety growing only to about 3 ft. What size are the ones your mentioned? I'll be sure to check out them out!

Angela

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» adkmonk - Favorite Viburnums

In response to Favorite Viburnums posted by AngEngland:

V.x pragense may grow to be 10'x10'.
I just noticed that one in my yard has flower buds opening. Remarkable for this time of year.
I'll try to remember to take pictures tomorrow.

-- posted by adkmonk

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» Angela England - Favorite Viburnums

In response to Favorite Viburnums posted by adkmonk:

I just featured Viburnum x pragense in the recent article about Broadleaf evergreens http://plantsbulbs.suite101.com/article....

Thanks for all this wonderful information.

Anyone else have a favorite Viburnum growing in their area?

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» Georgene A. Bramlage - Favorite Viburnums

In response to Favorite Viburnums posted by AngEngland:
Hi viburnum lovers
Though I love the looks of viburnums, I don't grow them in my own landscape. Unfortunately, even the ones rated as (i)deer-proof(/i) still provide tasty snack s in my western MA area.
They are great in landscapes that attempt to preserve a natural or native look.
One of my favorites and a newer cultivar of Arrowwood viburnum -Viburnum dentatum BLUE MUFFIN™ Viburnum which I planted in quantity in a friend's yard proved to be a great attraction for these four-footed friends.
This is a compact plant 5 to 7 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide - more compact than other arrowwood viburnums and also has bright blue fruit!
Arrowwood viburnums which I observe in local woods seem to stand up to deer munching, so... my friend's plants have persisted and I am hoping that soon they will be strong enough and sucker enough to overcome the deer snacking

PS...I garden in zone 4/5 This viburnum is not an evergreen viburnum
Yours in choosing colorful plants!
Georgene

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