Viburnum davidii 'ANGUSTIFOLIA' David viburnum
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
0,8-1,5m
usual width
0,8-1,5m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full to partial sun
soil type
acidic (peaty) to neutral
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist (dislikes drought)
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Angustifolia is a botanical term used for plants that have narrow leaves. In case of this variety of David viburnum the leaves are about 50% narrower but darker green compared to the species. They are evergreen, partly glossy, elliptic, and have 3 prominent, deep veins, which give this shrub an additional 3D image. The stalks, young twigs, and flower buds are rich carmine red or fresh burgundy red, especially in autumn and winter. Insignificant, small, white flowers open in early spring in C.E. conditions or in autumn in milder climates, but are not the key feature. When pollinated they produce deep sky blue fruits ripening in the autumn. Angustifolia David viburnum has smaller leaves but surprisingly gets a little taller and its overall size lies between the David viburnum species and cinnamon-leaved viburnum. Use it as a small specimen plant in a small front yard, or in combination with other evergreen plants in a border, or as an evergreen companion of standard trees.
David viburnum requires fertile, evenly moist but well-drained, preferably acid soil in part shade. This variety proved hardier than the species and survives short spells of about -25°C without significant damage if placed in part shade.
Last update 15-10-2012
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- STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
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- FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
- GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.
