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Viburnum grandiflorum
Deciduous shrub
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The Viburnum grandiflorum plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Himalayas. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. nervosum. non D.Don.

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Latin Name:  Viburnum grandiflorum
Family:  Caprifoliaceae
Author:  Wallich. ex DC.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  2
 
Habitat:  Open forests and shrubberies, often forming dense scrub, 2700 - 3600 metres in the Himalayas[51, 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 prefers a deep rich loamy soil in sun or semi-shade[11, 200]. Best if given shade from the early morning sun in spring[200]. Requires shelter from north and east winds[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], the deliciously scented flowers are produced in the winter and the flowers are said to withstand temperatures down to -12°c without damage[11, 200]. However fruit is not often produced in this country[K]. This may be due to the plant being self-incompatible and so growing 2 or more different cultivars together may improve fruit set[11, 200]. Hand pollination may also be beneficial as well as siting the plants so that they get the maximum of protection from severe winter weather[K]. A position against an east-facing wall, or on the edge of a woodland, would be ideal for this[K]. Closely allied to V. farreri. The very closely related species V. foetens, which is often included as part of this genus, has a more westerly range, shorter stems and white flowers.

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