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Viburnum furcatum Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Viburnum furcatum plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Viburnum furcatum Family: Caprifoliaceae Author: Bl. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3.5 Mature Width: Habitat: Damp woods and scrub in mountains all over Japan[58, 184].
Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils but is ill-adapted for poor soils and for dry situations[1]. It requires a lime-free soil, preferring a deep rich loamy soil in a shady position[1, 11]. Requires woodland conditions but without competition from other plants[11]. Best if given shade from the early morning sun in spring[200].
A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -25°c[184].
Plants are self-incompatible and need to grow close to a genetically distinct plant in the same species in order to produce fruit and fertile seed[11, 200].
This species is closely related to V. lantanoides[11, 184].
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