I attended the fantastic show at the Dallas Arboretum "Dallas in Bloom" last week and I found a shrub/tree that I must have.
It is: CHINESE SNOWBALL VIBURNUM (Viburnum Microcephalum).
The Dallas Arboretum had lots of them in bloom right now. In this picture the tree is kind on a shade of other trees.
I was wondering if you have any experince with this Viburnum.
I'd love to get some for my garden.
It looks like a giant Hydrangea tree
There's one up the street from me and it blooms faithfully every year. It's kinda scraggly looking when it's not blooming, but the blooms are gorgeous.
Could you tell me if it is on direct sun or shade, please?
The area I want to plant it is along my fence. My DH want to remove the Oleander because he want to use that area for his pets. Oleander leaves are poison.
That area receive some sun in the winter, but in the summer will be half shaded by a huge Oak tree.
Mine is in day sun and filtered Pm shade...and seems to bloom heartily inspite of the clay, limestone rock and poor watering system...my only issue is that when I go to take cuttings, the bees do love to hover!...
Thanks so much for your info txaggiegal.
It sounds like a keeper ...
The one down the street is on the north side of the house and is in partial shade.
Do you have a picture of the Viburnum when it is not in bloom?
I am waiting for NHG to have it in stock again. I may need about 10 of them.
Do you know any place that could also give me a good deal on a mature size plant?
I really appreciate everybody help on this matter. Sincerly.
This message was edited Apr 3, 2011 2:34 PM
I don't have that species, but do have this one. http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57586/ I was dissapointed how it preformed but may have it in too much shade. I would love to give it to someone, but they would need to do the digging. I cut it back every year, that also may be why I don't get too many blooms.
Thanks Sheila_FW
Well I meant to put a picture in. When I went to get one I see that I did have a lot of blooms at one time. So the cutting back is why I haven't gotten them last few years.
Thanks for the picture.
I think it will be ok in the area I want to plant them ... much better than the Oleander anyway.
I just need to figure out the best way to trim them.
I have never had one but had a neighbor who did. It is glorious when in bloom, about 10 days. The rest of the year it is as someone above mentioned, just a scraggly shrub. I might make the suggestion that you wait until the bloom is over to re-evaluate the plant. Seems to grow fairly fast becomes as large as the house if you let it. Easily as large as a mature oleander.
I agree with LouC's suggestion. And if you still want a Viburnum, look for a Rusty Blackhaw. It blooms beautifully, berries in the fall (birds love it), and it's a Texas native.
Carla
