Burkwood Viburnum
Viburnum burkwoodii
Adoxaceae, Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf evergreen shrub · introduced
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Burkwood viburnum is a broadleaf shrub reaching 8-12 ft with flowers transitioning from pink to white (10-14 mm) in hemispherical clusters. It blooms on previous season's wood with very fragrant flowers. Fall foliage shows burgundy, orange, and red tones.
Burkwood viburnum is hardy in zones 4-8 and thrives in full sun to part shade. Prune immediately after flowering through early summer. Over 11 diseases and 5 pests are documented. One cultivar is available in commercial trade.
Quick Facts
Height
8–12 ft
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Hardiness
Zone Zones 4–5
Fall Color
Burgundy, orange, red
Diseases (9)
Symptom category — not a single disease Leaf Spot Botrytis cinerea Botrytis Shoot Blight Ramorum Blight (Sudden Oak Death) Multiple obligate biotrophic fungi (Erysiphales: Erysipha... Powdery Mildew Pseudomonas syringae pv. viburni or Xanthomonas spp. Bacterial blight (Leaf spot) Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae Bacterial Blight Symptom category — not a single disease Root Rot Phytophthora cactorum"heeled in\" (placed in sawdust pile... Shoot Blight Botryosphaeria corticis Stem Canker
Pests (3)
Cultivars (1)
'Conoy'
Common name: Conoy Viburnum; Mature height: 5 ft
Hardy to USDA Zone 5b