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Image of the handsome Viburnum suspensum
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Viburnum
suspensum
(Sandankwa Viburnum,
Sandanqua Viburnum)
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Family: Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle)
Origin: Native to isalnd of Okinawa and other Ryukyu
islands in Japan
Light: Sun-part shade / Light or Full shade
Height: 6-12'
Spread: 2-3'
Blooms: Clusters, small, tubular, waxy, white with tinge of pink
on dark brown coarse textured stems, from late
Winter to Spring
Foliage: 3.5"x2" dark green, coarse, oval, serrated, opposite,
leathery, glossy
Fruits:: Small, round red mature to black berries
Soil: Well-drained,
keep moist (pH: 5.6-7.5)
Water: Regular
Propagation: Semi-hardwood / hardwood cuttings
Uses: Landscaping, foundation, hedge, screens, fencing
Comments: Viburnum suspensum or Sandankwa Viburnum or Sandanqua
Viburnum is a beautiful
compact evergreen shrub
that produces lovely small round red berries in the Fall. This
dense, multi-stemmed and fast growing shrub has a spreading habit.
Sandankwa Viburnum is carefree and can be pruned to maintain size and
shape. The lovely blooms attract many bees, butterflies and birds.
In areas with mild Winters, Viburnum suspensum provide Winter interest
and looks splendid as a foundation plant for the landsscaping garden.
It also makes a great shrub for hedging, fencing or screening.
Sandanqua Viburnum is easily propagated from cuttings.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
