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Re: Viburnum Questions

I've never had a viburnum, but am gardening for someone who has what I believe is a v. prunifolium blackhaw. It is much too large for the intended use, and is flourishing. I'd like to prune it to a more manageable size, and am wondering if the correct method would be waiting until after bloom, cutting 2-3 of the larger stems at the base, and then pruning (with hand pruner, not shears) at 6' or so.

Also, I'd like to incorporate more natives into my garden, and would like more info on growing conditions for the various viburnums. Which take the most shade?

posted: 8:32 am on May 9th

Re: Test your gardening IQ

Fun! I got 17 as well ... those latin names will be my undoing, and with >1,000 hosta cultivars, there are more names than is possible to remember.

posted: 9:05 am on April 23rd