David viburnum

David viburnum should be watered deeply and sporadically to promote healthy root growth. During the growth period (May-June) David viburnum should be watered 1 to 2 times a week, depending on rainfall. During the summer months when temperatures become warm, increase watering to 3 times a week. When temperatures become extremely hot, water once or twice daily. During the winter months when temperatures are cooler, reduce watering to once a month or water only when the soil is dry.

David viburnum (Viburnum davidii) prefers bright, indirect sunlight. It should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of sunlight each day, preferably during the morning or early afternoon hours. The plant should be positioned in an area that receives dappled light throughout the day, as too much direct sunlight can scorch its leaves. Indirect sunlight should be provided during the hottest parts of the day to protect its foliage from sunburn. During the summer months, David viburnum should also receive some shade to reduce the risk of sunburn.

David viburnum should be pruned just after flowering in the early spring. Pruning should be done to maintain a natural shape and size, while also keeping an eye out for dead, diseased, and crossed branches. The amount of pruning depends on the size of the shrub; for larger plants, prune out up to a third of the branches and leave some of the old wood for new shoots. On smaller shrubs, thin out the plant by removing some of the older, thicker branches, taking care to keep the natural form of the plant. Pruning should be done selectively, allowing the centers of the plants to remain shaded and open.