The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Viburnum nudum 'Bulk' BRANDYWINE is in late September or early October.
Possumhaw viburnum
Viburnum nudum 'Bulk' BRANDYWINE
Possumhaw viburnum (Viburnum nudum 'Bulk' BRANDYWINE) is a deciduous flowering shrub or small tree native to southeast United States. It has glossy, green foliage with creamy white flowers in spring. In summer, the foliage turns reddish-purple, and in fall, it produces red, black, or blue, edible, opulent fruits. It’s an attractive low-maintenance specimen that is tolerant of deer and drought. Plant it in a sunny or partially shaded space and enjoy towering inflorescences of sweet smelling flowers and attractively coloured fruits. It is a great addition to wildlife friendly gardens, providing shelter and food for birds and other wildlife.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
blue,black Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,red,purple,burgundy
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For the Possumhaw viburnum (Viburnum nudum 'Bulk' BRANDYWINE) a good rule of thumb for watering is to keep the soil consistently moist, but not soggy. Water deeply once a week during the warmer months and every other week during the cooler months. Soak the entire root zone and allow the soil to dry out slightly between watering. Adding a layer of organic mulch like bark chips, pine needles or wood chips will help conserve moisture in the soil.
sunlight
Possumhaw viburnum (Viburnum nudum 'Bulk' BRANDYWINE) need full sun or partial shade - 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal for optimum flowering. For best results, provide a spot that gets full to partial morning sun and partial afternoon shade. While it will tolerate more shade, expect fewer blooms in the shadier areas. When possible, try to position the plant where it will get an even distribution of sunlight throughout the day.
pruning
Possumhaw viburnum should be pruned in mid-to-late winter (January to early March). Pruning should be limited to removing dead and diseased branches, as well as those that cross or are too close together. Overall, it's best to limit pruning to only a few branches each year. For larger shrubs, it is beneficial to prune out about 1/3 of the oldest branches to rejuvenate the shrub and promote new growth. If plants become too large, then heavier pruning can be done in late winter. Remove unruly branches and thin plant by about 1-third of its size all the way around. This will produce strong and shapely plants with better flowering and fruiting.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
The Possumhaw viburnum typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May.
