Viburnum setigerum

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Decumbent Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Sep 28, 2006

I found this at Rowe Arboretum today. Wow! It was at least as show as Ilex verticillata Winter Red, which was glowing radioactive nearby. What group does this viburnum fall in with?

Scott

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Sep 28, 2006

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What group does this viburnum fall in with?

The group that's too wimpy to grow here for me!

Guy S.

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Kevin_5 Elburn, IL(Zone 5a) Sep 28, 2006

I think it can be hardy--I know there is a large one growing in Lincoln NE--very old, and quite the fruit producer. My small ones have survived here for a couple winters.

Scott, it's in the great big section that includes the dentatums, dilatatums, and all their relatives, including the V. erosum you asked about. I am not sure about cross pollinators. Seems to me I have read these to not need one??? Vague memory.

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malusman Peoria, IL Sep 28, 2006

The Rowe is a sweet little arboretum. I didn't see the V. setigerum but it wasn't colored up when I was there. The lacebark elm by the entrance is Grade A!

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Decumbent Cincinnati, OH(Zone 6b) Sep 29, 2006

You are right about that lacebark. Today was rather misty, so the trunk was damp and it looked amazing. It was absolutley loaded with seed. I'm sure Rowe won't miss any if I go back in a few weeks and help myself to a few.

The V. setigerum is back near the Metasequoia, tucked away in some fairly heavy shade. Despite that, obviously it flowered well.

Rowe is only about five miles from my house, so I'm there pretty often. For being, what, five acres, eight at most, they do pack quite a bit in. The nearly century old thujas and junipers alone are worth the price of admission, which, incidentally, is free.

Scott

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