Lil' Ditty
Viburnum cassinoides
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24-30 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 800-1000 hours |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average to High |
| Soil type | Tolerates clay, loam, sandy, and wet soils |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Zones | 3-8 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Green, turning red in fall |
| Bloom | Creamy white |
| Fruit | Berry |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Pollinators, Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Other viburnums for cross-pollination, Ferns |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Prune after flowering
Maintenance
Little to no pruning required due to dwarf habit.
Cleanup
Clean up fallen leaves in late autumn.
Notes
Exceptional dwarf witherod viburnum selection. Needs another viburnum nearby for best fruiting.