Blue Muffin
Viburnum dentatum 'Christom'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 5-8 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2021 / 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Adaptable, well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green turning orange-red in fall |
| Bloom | White |
| Fruit | Drupe |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Coarse Roots (> 2 mm) |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Other Viburnum dentatum varieties for pollination |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Needs another plant to grow berries / Prunce - Seldom needed/ Fertlize in spring /
Maintenance
Prune lightly after flowering if needed.
Cleanup
Remove dead wood in late winter.
Notes
Needs a different Viburnum dentatum cultivar (like 'Chicago Lustre') nearby for cross-pollination and berry production.