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Viburnum sargentii 'Onondaga'
Hardy traditional shrub which develops a thicket of stems. The 3-lobed leaves emerge velvety dark maroon then go dark green with a maroon tinge, develops lovely autumn colours. Flower buds are maroon-red, opening creamy-white with a trace of pink in flat topped clusters of flowers. Very showy. smother the shrub in late spring. Will occasionally develop red berries. Very hardy to cold. Avoid very hot and sunny sites. Prefers moist soils.
Genus
Viburnum
Species
sargentii
Cultivar
'Onondaga'
Common name
Sargent viburnum
Family name
Adoxaceae
Place of origin
Asia
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Prefers moist soil
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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