James H. Schutte
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Botanical Name
Viburnum x rhytidophylloides
Plant Common Name
Lantanphyllum Viburnum
General Description
Lantanaphyllum viburnum is a large broadleaf evergreen shrub with bold foliage, summer flowers and black fall fruits. This is a hybrid resulting from the cross with Viburnum rhytidophyllum with Viburnum lantana. This plant carries many characteristics that make it perfect for urban gardens. It is fairly fast growing, is tolerant of wide soil types and pH, handles soil compaction and drought, and is a bird attractant.
Lantanaphyllum viburnum can grow in full sun to partial shade, and although is adaptable to many conditions, prefers a moist soil. The plant truly looks its best only in the summertime. In winter the leaves often look tired or tattered and the plant looks unkempt and scraggly. This shrub is best used as an utilitarian foundation planting or distant screen. The cultivar 'Allegheny' is much more aesthetically beautiful, desirable and recommended.
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Seasonal Interest
Summer
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
None
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Flower Color
White, Yellow Green
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Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Black
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Olive, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Olive, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Olive, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Olive, Gray Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
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Showy Bark
No
