Viburnum erubescens

Location

The Diana Garden

Description:

A loose, upright, graceful shrub growing 3m x 2m (10' by 8'). Leaves are glossy green, 50mm - 100mm (2-4") long and half as wide with a distinct reddish leaf stalks and central vein on the underside.  Leaves emit a fetid odor when crushed.  Flowers form in a loose, pendant, panicle about 50mm - 100mm (3-4") wide and 50mm (2") long.  In June fragrant flowersappear that are pinkish in bud, opening to white with a pink tinge.   Native to Sri Lanka, India, Himalayas, northern Burma, and China

Site and Care:

Once established it succeeds in most soils but is not suited to poor soils and over dry situations It prefers a deep rich loamy, well drained soil in sun or semi-shade. Pruning is only necessary to maintain shape and should be carried out after flowering. Propagation is difficult by softwood or hardwood cuttings.