Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 189 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290630
Common Names
- Viburnum Lasiophyllum
- Leather-Leaved Viburnum
- Lasiophyllum Viburnum
Description
Viburnum lasiophyllum (also called Leatherleaf viburnum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and Japan. It has small, white flowers that bloom in spring, and leathery, dark green foliage. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often found in woodlands, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Viburnum lasiophyllum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant, and its berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viburnum lasiophyllum flowers are white, small and fragrant, with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viburnum lasiophyllum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. The shrub prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Viburnum lasiophyllum
Viburnum lasiophyllum is native to the southeastern United States.
Viburnum lasiophyllum FAQ
What is the growth rate of Viburnum lasiophyllum?
Viburnum lasiophyllum is a slow-growing plant.
What is the optimal soil type for Viburnum lasiophyllum?
Viburnum lasiophyllum prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Viburnum lasiophyllum?
Viburnum lasiophyllum prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (16-24°C).
Species in the Viburnum genus
Viburnum fragile,
Viburnum floccosum,
Viburnum hartwegii,
Viburnum griffithianum,
Viburnum furcatum,
Viburnum garrettii,
Viburnum glabratum,
Viburnum glaberrimum,
Viburnum cubense,
Viburnum cornifolium,
Viburnum clemensiae,
Viburnum colebrookeanum,
Viburnum costaricanum,
Viburnum cornutidens,
Viburnum corymbosum,
Viburnum edule,
Viburnum macdougallii,
Viburnum molle,
Viburnum junghuhnii,
Viburnum jucundum,
Viburnum hispidulum,
Viburnum lautum,
Viburnum lehmannii,
Viburnum lantana,
Viburnum carlesii,
Viburnum boninsimense,
Viburnum brachyandrum,
Viburnum albopedunculatum,
Viburnum alpinum,
Viburnum amplificatum,
Viburnum beccarii,
Viburnum blandum,
Viburnum annamensis,
Viburnum arboreum,
Viburnum antioquiense,
Viburnum rugosum,
Viburnum sambucinum,
Viburnum sargentii,
Viburnum subsessile,
Viburnum suratense,
Viburnum suspensum,
Viburnum stellato-tomentosum,
Viburnum opulus,
Viburnum orientale,
Viburnum phlebotrichum,
Viburnum queremalense,
Viburnum platyphyllum,
Viburnum undulatum,
Viburnum tricostatum,
Viburnum tinus,
Species in the Viburnaceae family
Adoxa moschatellina,
Adoxa omeiensis,
Adoxa xizangensis,
Adoxa corydalifolia,
Sambucus sibirica,
Sambucus nigra,
Sambucus mexicana,
Sambucus lanceolata,
Sambucus kamtschatica,
Sambucus pendula,
Sambucus racemosa,
Sambucus palmensis,
Sambucus canadensis,
Sambucus africana,
Sambucus gaudichaudiana,
Sambucus ebulus,
Sambucus strumpfii,
Sambucus tigranii,
Sambucus sieboldiana,
Sambucus wightiana,
Sambucus australasica,
Sambucus javanica,
Sambucus cerulea,
Sambucus peruviana,
Sambucus williamsii,
Sambucus australis,
Sambucus adnata,
Viburnum fragile,
Viburnum floccosum,
Viburnum hartwegii,
Viburnum griffithianum,
Viburnum furcatum,
Viburnum garrettii,
Viburnum glabratum,
Viburnum glaberrimum,
Viburnum cubense,
Viburnum cornifolium,
Viburnum clemensiae,
Viburnum colebrookeanum,
Viburnum costaricanum,
Viburnum cornutidens,
Viburnum corymbosum,
Viburnum edule,
Viburnum macdougallii,
Viburnum molle,
Viburnum junghuhnii,
Viburnum jucundum,
Viburnum hispidulum,
Viburnum lautum,
Viburnum lehmannii,