Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 8: 121 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290838
Common Names
- Viburnum spruceanum
- Spruce-Leaved Viburnum
- Spruce-Leaved Arrowwood
Description
Viburnum spruceanum (also called Spruce Viburnum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to eastern Asia. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers, and it grows in moist soils and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viburnum spruceanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for hedges. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viburnum spruceanum has white flowers that are composed of five petals and have a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viburnum spruceanum is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and rooted in a cold frame. The shrub can be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position and prefers well-drained soil.
Where to Find Viburnum spruceanum
Viburnum spruceanum is native to East Asia.
Viburnum spruceanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viburnum spruceanum?
Viburnum spruceanum
What are the common names of Viburnum spruceanum?
Spruce's Viburnum
What is the natural habitat of Viburnum spruceanum?
Viburnum spruceanum is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
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,