Pollinator for Viburnum Acerifolium?

Hello, I'm sure VV will answer this easily but I didn't know if others could weigh in on which Viburnum would pollinate a V. Acerifolium. I was thinking on getting one but I want it to make berries.

Another seedling Viburnum acerifolium with overlapping bloom time...

There's a reason for speciation in plants - success/survival of genetics. With these kinds of plants that are generally self-incompatible in pollination (viburnums fit the category, as well as many/most members of Rosaceae) one should always think "two".

Like for tea, or to tango...

I'm sure he will, and won't mind your question being another opportunity for Viburnum promotion. lol

oops

One can never have too many viburnums...

So all I have to do is get two V. Acerifoliums and I'm good for berries? Even if it's two of the species variety?

I am starting to get a decent collection now.

Yes, as long as they are seedling grown (don't know of any named selections of Mapleleaf Viburnum).

It could be possible that a nursery is growing this plant from rooted vegetative cuttings, in which case they could be clonal plants - which would be self-incompatible. ASK.

List your collection - you are allowed to brag/promote viburnums, too.

I'm pretty sure they are seedlings. The website is www.whiteoaknursery.biz and it says 'Potted Seedlings' but I called and left a voicemail to double check.

Lol...ok my collection is probably not as vast as some on here but I have the following Viburnums:

1) V. dilatatum 'Cardinal Candy'
1) V. dilatatum 'Michael Dodge'
1) V. dilatatum 'Cardinal Candy'
1) V. nudum 'Winterthur'
1) V. nudum 'Brandywine'
2) V. lantana 'Mohican'
2) V. rhytidophylloides 'Allegheny'
1) V. plicatum 'Summer Snowflake'

All have been planted within the last couple years so they are still small. I look forward to their maturity though.

Daggone quotes anyhow...

I vote that Pseudo become standard bearer (carry the torch, as it were) for Viburnum acerifolium North Star™ - as the breakout new Prooven Weiner ornamental shrub adaptable to all conditions anywhere you garden. And rakes the leaves for you when the ballgame's on.

Lol, so you don't like Prooven Weiner? And at this stage in my life (still young) I don't think I'd want a plant that rakes it's own leaves.

I sent an email to Gary Ladman about your theory on having two seedlings pollinating each other. He mentioned something about a Blue Muffin or another dentatum possibly pollinating but he said that was just from doing some research online and finding a thread on some forum.

I know Gary well. Anyone should be proud to grow any of his plants.

I know the thread to which he refers - probably over on GardenWeb, by Kevin from Chicago.

It is not a theory about seedlings pollinating each other. You can do whatever you want, but two different Mapleleaf Viburnum plants (not clones) will be just fine in cross-pollinating and producing the full fruiting potential. Trying to find a different species that might work is just that - a shot in the dark.

None of the species you list in your garden are appropriate partners. You can take a class or two in genetics, chromosome numbers, etc. if you like. Then you'd be all over the possibilities - or not.

Awesome, the two V. Acers it will be. Thanks for the info :)

In my response to him I also asked if he would be able to get his hands on a V. Dilatatum 'Iroquois'. I'll let you know what he says. I'd still like to get one of those.

I'll bet he could send you a flat of 38 rooted cuttings...

That might be a bit much for our modest yard. He did say he'd have some ready for the fall this year. I'll have to get one then.

Those are called "Items to Share" at your plant swap get-togethers. At a buck or two apiece, they are quite the bargain.

Of course, they are rather wee to start with - and probably only available to growers.

I did canvass the growers I deal with, and almost had one for you last fall. The nursery listed the plant (at 5G/36", as well as field grown) - but had mistakenly NOT eliminated from their catalog when they quit growing it a couple years ago.

The search goes on...

Oh man, what a bummer! Search is over though because Gary is reserving one for me this fall :)

Thanks for looking out, I appreciate it!

Nothing like a little delayed gratification...

Yeah I know. He's got the Acers too but they won't be ready until fall also. I'm getting them somewhere else though.