Viburnum Shrubs

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These features make viburnum bushes ideal for anyone who wants to make their garden beautiful, or anyone who wants an aesthetically pleasing privacy bush. Expect this plant to look beautiful and distinctive no matter the season. Viburnum bushes also feature ornamental berries. What does a viburnum bush look like? Viburnum shrubs are ornamental in every sense of the word— from their leaves and blossoms to their decorative berries, they're sure to fill in your landscape with an arrangement of colors. Most viburnum bushes feature bright red berries and a rich display of white, pink or ivory blooms, alongside bright green foliage that turns to a stunning red display in autumn. The foliage of viburnum is dependent upon the cultivar, and may range from smooth and rounded to tough and tooth–edged. Maple–like varieties are particularly popular with gardeners looking to add autumn color to their landscapes. Viburnums also grow in a wide variety of sizes. Many types of viburnum grow in a compact shape and reach just a few feet in height, while other varieties can reach up to 20 feet. Some cultivars of viburnum look like hydrangeas, due to their snowball–shaped flowers that bloom in dome– or globe–shaped clusters. Others have flat–topped flower clusters, more reminiscent of the form of a spirea or dogwood shrub. However they grow, viburnum are truly unique shrubs, with a dense growth habit, unique floral structure, and three–season show that simply can't be compared. How to grow viburnum bush: Viburnum are highly adaptable, easy–to–grow shrubs. Many are native to North America, making them well–suited to American gardens. In order to grow a viburnum bush successfully, think ahead when choosing a site and provide the bush plenty of room to grow. Most viburnums prefer full sun, and having plenty of airflow prevents disease among these plants. Choose a viburnum that will fit your space at its mature size, and avoid planting large varieties near buildings or other trees. Viburnums