What are the characteristics of Viburnum farreri? A complete guide to this plant

Adoxaceae, genus Viburnum

Viburnum farreri is mainly distributed in temperate regions, and in China it is found in places such as North China and Northwest China.

Viburnum farreri is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 5 m tall; in the year of planting, the branches are green, in the second year the branches turn reddish brown, and as time goes on, the branches turn grayish brown or grayish white. The leaves of Viburnum farreri are elliptical with a papery texture, the leaf apex is sharply pointed, the leaf base is wedge-shaped, the leaf margin has triangular serrations, the veins have fine hairs, and each leaf has 5-7 pairs of lateral veins that reach directly to the tips of the teeth. Viburnum farreri has panicles borne at the tips of short shoots among the young leaves, about 3-5 cm long, and one rather notable feature is that it flowers before the leaves emerge. The flowers of Viburnum farreri are salverform, about 1 cm in diameter, and are fragrant; the filaments are extremely short, and the anthers are slightly yellowish white and nearly round; the stigma is 3-lobed and lower than the calyx teeth. The flowering period of Viburnum farreri is April-May. The fruit of Viburnum farreri is oblong and purplish red, about 8-10 mm long and about 6 mm in diameter; the stone is rather flat and has 1 distinct deep ventral groove.

Viburnum farreri likes fertile, loose, well-drained slightly acidic soil and is not tolerant of poor soil. Viburnum farreri is not drought-tolerant and likes moist soil, but grows poorly in waterlogged places, so pay attention to timely drainage. Viburnum farreri likes light but is not tolerant of intense sun exposure, and can also grow under semi-shade conditions; intercropping with larger trees is beneficial to its growth. Viburnum farreri does not have high temperature requirements and can overwinter outdoors in warm microenvironments in the north.

Viburnum farreri has a particularly early flowering period, opening in early spring, with white flowers and a strong fragrance. The plant has dense branches and leaves and elegant leaf shapes, so it can be used in courtyard landscaping and can also be planted at the edge of lawns or under tree shade.

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