Species tea viburnum
white flowers with white-yellow stamens, green leaves, and brown branches

tea viburnum

Viburnum setigerum

Tea viburnum (Viburnum setigerum) is a deciduous shrub with a multi-stemmed growth habit. It has oval-shaped leaves that are toothed, bright green on top and fuzzy white underneath. The spring foliage is deep red and matures to green. During the summer, it produces clusters of small, white, tubular flowers and bright red berries, making it a popular ornamental choice in gardens. It grows well in sun or part shade and is very adaptable to different soil types, plus it is relatively drought tolerant once established. Tea viburnum makes an attractive addition to any landscape, providing a four-season colour display.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

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

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 7

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Fruits:

red,black Fruits Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

watering

Tea viburnum (Viburnum setigerum) should be watered frequently and consistently. During the spring and summer, experts recommend watering the plant every 5-7 days. During the fall and winter, reduce the watering to every 10-14 days. Make sure the soil remains moist, but not soggy. Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Moisture can also be increased with regular mistings of a spray bottle.

sunlight

Tea viburnum (Viburnum setigerum) prefers to grow in full sun to partial shade, with at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight every day. This will ensure robust growth and abundant flowering. In addition to direct sunlight, the plants will benefit from reflections from nearby trees and buildings. While it can survive in shadier areas, the shrub will not flower as many blooms if it does not receive adequate sunlight.

pruning

Tea viburnum should be pruned in late winter or early spring, when it is still dormant. This will help the plant to produce more flowers and berries for the upcoming season. Prune back any dead, diseased, and crossed branches to maintain the shrub's overall health. You can also lightly prune and thin out branches to help with air circulation and reduce congestion. Don't prune more than 1-third of the plant's total growth, as too much pruning can damage the plant.

Season

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

The harvesting season for Viburnum setigerum (tea viburnum) typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

Tea viburnum typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Viburnum setigerum (tea viburnum) typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

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