lantanaphyllum viburnum

Water your Viburnum rhytidophylloides 'Willowwood' deeply 1-2 times a week, taking care to provide the plant with 1" of water each time. Water in the morning, or early afternoon, so that the foliage has enough time to dry out before night. Avoid evening or late nighttime irrigation since this can increase the risk of disease. Water the soil deeply, not just the surface. If using a hose, water for 5-10 minutes. If using a watering can, this will take longer. Check the soil regularly to assess the need for water and adjust the frequency of watering according to temperatures and humidity levels in your area.

Sunlight Requirements: Lantanaphyllum viburnum (Viburnum rhytidophylloides ‘Willowwood’) requires full sun to partial shade to thrive. This plant does best when it receives 4 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. However, it will do well in lightly shaded or even partially shaded areas too, especially if the soil is consistently moist. In more shaded areas, less frequent watering is required. Plant ‘Willowwood’ in an area with good air circulation to ensure it has plenty of light while receiving some protection from windy conditions.

Viburnum rhytidophylloides 'Willowwood' should be pruned annually in early spring. Pruning helps remove any winter-damaged branches, encourage new growth, and maintain the desired size and shape of the plant. Start by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased branches, using sharp and sterile garden shears. Then, remove any branches that cross over 1 another and any which are abnormally spaced along the stem. Cut back about 1-third of the shrub’s oldest stems. Trim any evergreen foliage to a dome shape or other desired shape, making your cuts just above a leaf bud. Additionally, remove any suckers that may grow from the base of the shrub. Finally, cut back the tips of the new shoots to encourage more bushy growth.