Family: Caprifoliaceae

Scientific Name: Viburnum farreri

Common Name: Fragrant Viburnum

DescriptionAn early blooming Viburnum with pink buds opens to pink to white flowers.
Pronunciation(vy-BER-num)(FAR-er-eye)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Deciduous
Hardiness Zone(4)5-7
Sunlightprefers full tolerates some shade
Moistureaverage, moist, avoid dry sites
Soil & Siteaverage
TemperatureMost references state that the early flowers can be damages from late frosts.
Flowerspink buds, open to white, blooms on naked stems, fragrant
Leavesemerges bronzy green changing to dark green, purple in the fall, leaves have a green pepper smell when crushed
Dimensions8-12 feet tall, vase shaped
Native SiteChina
Cultivar OriginNamed for collector Reginald Farrer. Introduced about 1910.
Misc FactsPlant in an area that will not encourage early blooming such as the south side of a building,. This will help prevent freezing of the flower buds. (syn. V. fragrans)
Notes & Reference#106-Viburnums (Micheal Dirr), Classic Viburnums (www.classicviburnums.com)
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