Tree Portfolio Walter Viburnum (Viburnum obovatum) - Highly Recommended

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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special interest: |
White flowers in February blue-red fruits in fall |
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Growth Rate: |
Moderate |
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Height at Maturity: |
20’ |
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Width at Maturity: |
15-20’ |
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Grow Space: |
Small, under OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Moist |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Deciduous |
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Salt Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Drought Tolerance: |
High |
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Comments: |
Although often seen as a shrub, this tree requires little maintenance and is a fine, evergreen for small spaces. A new cultivar, Withlachoochee, shows more promise in tree form. This is an outstanding plant, and should be used more for home and commercial landscapes. |
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Uses: |
Buffers, specimen, wildlife |
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Maintenance: |
$$$ | |