Viburnum dentatum 'Christom'
A deciduous shrub to 2m high, with thin, ovate to rounded, toothed green leaves that turn yellow and red in autumn. Broad, flat clusters of very small, tubular white flowers are produced in late spring and early summer. If the flowers are pollinated, these will be followed by masses of small, round, deep blue berries in autumn and winter
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow Red | Blue | ||
| Winter | Blue |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Viburnaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamental, not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Viburnum can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs with opposite, simple or palmately lobed leaves and clusters of small, often fragrant white or pink flowers, followed by red, blue or black berries
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. This cultivar is not self-fertile, so you will need another plant of the same species, with a similar flowering time, planted nearby to ensure pollination and production of berries
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by grafting in late summer or winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Coastal
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 1. Minimal pruning required, if necessary prune immediately after flowering, though this will prevent development of berries
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and viburnum beetle
Diseases
May be susceptible to Phytophthora, honey fungus, grey moulds and leaf spot
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