Viburnum cinnamomifolium

Common name: cinnamon-leaved viburnum

Family name: Adoxaceae

USDA Hardiness Zone:  8

Mature height and spread:  3-6m;

Form: evergreen shrub

Water use: medium

Soil requirements: moist, acid soil; sun to part shade

Leaf arrangement: opposite, simple, leathery, dark blue-green, oval, 3 vein (very similar to davidii, but larger, more upright, larger leaf blades, longer petioles, flower clusters more open)

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): flowers in clusters; small, bright blue fruit

Limitations: fruits may harm stomach; black vine damage

Suitable uses:  flower border

Quick ID description: opposite, simple, leathery, dark blue-green, oval, 3 vein; cluster flower; bright blue fruit

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