viburnum
Viburnum 'Fugitive'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 8
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
blue,black Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Viburnum 'Fugitive' should be watered on a regular basis, usually once a week. Soak the soil thoroughly each time and then allow it to dry out between each watering. As a rule of thumb, water until the top couple inches of soil feel moist. If the soil feels dry when you insert your finger, it is time to water. If temperatures and humidity are high, water more frequently but with less amount of water. If temperatures and humidity are low, water less frequently with more amount of water. Too much water can be just as bad as too little water; always monitor the soil moisture to make sure you are neither over nor under-watering.
sunlight
Viburnum 'Fugitive' plants prefer partial shade, so they should receive the majority of their sunlight in the morning. While the plant is acclimated to partial shade, the addition of a few hours of direct sunlight every day will help it to grow more healthily and vigorously. The optimum amount of sunlight for a Viburnum 'Fugitive' is 4 to 5 hours of direct sun each day, with the remaining hours filled with shadow or light shade. The best time to give the plant its daily dose of sunlight is between 9AM and 3PM. This will allow the plant to soak up the energy and nutrients it needs to grow strong and flowering.
pruning
If you're looking to prune a Viburnum 'Fugitive' plant, the best time to do so is in late winter or early spring, while the plant is still dormant. You should aim to prune in the late winter so that the plant has enough time to recover from the process before new shoots start to emerge in spring. To begin, remove any dead, weak, or diseased stems as well as any crossing branches. Also, prune out any crossing stems that create an overly dense and congested shape in the centre of the plant. If desired, you can also reduce the entire size of the Viburnum 'Fugitive' by cutting back the entire plant by 1 third of its total height. It's important to use sharp pruning shears to make smooth, clean cuts to minimize damage to the plant. After pruning, give the plant some extra care by adding extra moisture and fertilizer.
