Viburnum
- Growth size: 6 feet tall by 4 to 6 feet wide
- Growing requirements: well-drained, yet moist soil; requires full sun
If you are looking for an evergreen shrub that is going to keep your garden green for a long, then you definitely need to consider getting a viburnum.
The variety we recommend is the coppertop Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum ‘BRANT01’), since this is the one that is going to be the fastest growing and has been used as a privacy hedge for decades.
When growing, they generally start out with a beautiful copper color for all new growth that then matures over time in a vibrant, dark green.
This fast-growing shrub is going to grow gorgeous white flowers from spring to fall, and you will be able to enjoy its sweet, fragrant scent for most of the summer.
While a lot of people have been using it as a screening plant, you can also use it as an accent shrub in some spots of your garden.
They do grow very fast, as some gardeners report having them grow up to three times in size in one year, so you need to be prepared for that.
Generally, they do not need to be fed, but if you desire your viburnum shrub to be strong and encourage new growth, you should consider using Growmore once a year, in early spring.
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