Species linden viburnum
red fruits with green leaves and brown-olive stems

linden viburnum

Viburnum dilatatum 'Erie'

Linden Viburnum, also known as 'Erie', is an attractive shrub with year-round interest. It typically grows 5-6 feet tall and wide with a graceful, upright form. In early spring, clusters of white flowers emerge, followed by beautiful red fruits in fall and persistent red foliage in winter. This species is native to south-eastern Canada and the northern United States, and thrives in moist soils and part shady locations. Linden Viburnum is an excellent shrub for creating an informal hedge, providing a lush look in the garden. Easy to care for, this species can be pruned in early spring to control size and shape.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Fruits:

blue,black Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Linden Viburnum (Viburnum dilatatum 'Erie') should be watered thoroughly every 7 to 10 days during the growing season, in spring and summer. When watering, make sure that the soil is saturated with moisture and that no puddles form on the surface. This viburnum should have approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week. Water deeply once or twice a week to ensure that the moisture reaches the roots. During very hot and dry weather, additional watering may be needed. Do not over-water as this can lead to root rot and disease.

sunlight

Linden viburnum (Viburnum dilatatum 'Erie') plants need full sunlight for optimal growth and flowering. They thrive in areas that get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day and benefit from being planted in an area that gets direct sun for most of the day. When grown in partial shade, they may not bloom as profusely or may be more prone to problems with fungal diseases.

pruning

Linden viburnum (Viburnum dilatatum 'Erie') should be pruned after it finishes flowering, usually in late spring or early summer. Pruning should be minimal, focusing mainly on removing dead wood and crossing branches. The viburnum will tolerate more severe pruning, but this should only be done if necessary, as it will reduce flowering for the next year.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Viburnum dilatatum 'Erie' (linden viburnum) fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Linden viburnum typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May.

Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Viburnum dilatatum 'Erie' (linden viburnum) fruits typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

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