Sun, Nov 22 2009
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Gardening: Trouble-free means good gardening By Molly DayViburnum dentatum or Arrowwood is “one of the most durable Viburnums for general landscape use.” Climate, soil, and pH - nothing bothers it. “Plants appear almost bulletproof.” Flowers are white, leaves turn yellow and red in the fall. “Amazingly adaptable … great choice for difficult sites.” Use as hedge, group, mass planting, screen and foundation plants. The varieties include: Autumn Jazz, Black Forest, Blue Blaze, Blue Muffin, Cardinal, etc.
Dirr describes Viburnum dilatatum or Linden as, “Wow! Spectacular!” Each cultivar has its own qualities. Catskill is 5-feet tall, Asian Beauty has red fall color and cherry-red winter fruit, Cardinal Candy has white flowers and red fruit, Catskill is dwarf and compact with autumn color, Erie grows to 6-feet high with orange-red fall color, Iroquois has cream flowers and scarlet fruit, Michael Dodge has bright yellow fruit and red leaves in the fall, etc. If you think you have a Viburnum and wonder which one, Cornell University Viburnum identification site is at http://www.hort.cornell.edu/vlb/key/index.html The book is “Viburnums Flowering Shrubs for Every Season” by Michael Dirr, published 2007 by Timber Press, www.timberpress.com. $40 full price and $26 at online booksellers. 
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