Viburnum x burkwoodii (Burkwood Viburnum)

Burkwood viburnum (Vibunum x burkwoodii), is a hybrid, deciduous large shrub well regarded for its showy, highly fragrant flowers. A result of crossing Viburnum carlesii and Viburnum utile, Burkwood is an attractive selection with a ton og ornamental and sensory appeal, growing to 8-10' tall and slightly more narrow with an upright habit. Typically multi-stemmed in behavior,  Burkwood viburnum is named after a pair of brothers, nurserymen and plant hybridizers, Albert and Arthur Burkwood. Though its parent species are both native to East Asia, Burkwood viburnum grows excellently in the US and does not present risk of becoming invasive over time due to its slow growth habit, and its fragrance is sure to add value to any garden or home landscape.

In the early to mid spring, tightly clustered pink flower buds begin opening to cream white and yellow, cone-shaped flowers that pack a powerful sweet, floral fragrance. These flowers attract butterflies and a number of other pollinators, and when planted near other similar viburnums, flowers will turn to berries that also attract birds through the fall and winter. Viburnum x burkwoodii grows best in full sun to partial shade, and prefers medium moist soils with good drainage, though it isn't too picky about soil type. Once established, Burkwood viburnum is additionally tolerant of drought, and its rought textured foliage makes this plant less likely to be damaged by deer too!