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Sandankwa Viburnum

Scientific Name: Viburnum suspensum Lindl.
Synonym: Viburnum sandankwa
Family: Caprifoliaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 12-24
USDA: 9-11

Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun to shade

Origin: China

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 10 feet tall (3 m)

Watering Needs: Regular water until well established, needs little water after a couple of years in place

Propagation: Cutting

by semi-hardwood secondary cuttings. Use intermittent mist. Root in 6-8 weeks. Cuttings can be collected any time. Likes high water volume..

The species name "suspensum" comes from the Latine for "hanging".

Blooming Habits:
the Sandankwa Viburnum blooms in late winter, early spring. The scented white flowers are organized in 2 to 4 inches clusters . The flowers are followed by red fruits turning black as they age.

Culture:
Check for aphids, mites and thrips.

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