Yeah I'm in Pennsylvania too I have New Kensington PA and it's memorial Park I do the gardens out there I've been doing it for about 20 years now I have 30 gardens and I'm getting ready to have a bunch more viburnums in I think that plant is so pretty so I can't wait to get them get them more in there my phone keeps going off so sorry about that so good watching your show thank you very much bye
Would love to see a full tour of your garden. I too have a very large yard and I have a hard time envisioning gardening out in the middle of the yard. I have several beds around buildings and trees but having the larger vision like you have with an established garden would be great to see. Thanks so much for sharing.
Love double viburnums! Not just the beautiful flowers, but the berries because they are loved by many birds through late summer and late fall! Plus low maintenance! I’m near Niagara Falls, Canada.
Hello Fran ! I’m new to your page . I’m from West Virginia & love your flowers 🌸 I can’t wait until it warms up , so things can start to come out & color up the yard . ❤
Love viburnums. I wish double file was hardy in my zone. I do have a Viburnum trilobum ‘Redwing’ (American cranberry bush) and it has put on at least a foot of growth since bud break!
Omg when you said you were in Pa I got excited Im in Philadelphia and about to plant this in my front yard lol . I have 2 I rescued from Home Depot for about 4 to 5 dollars a piece My yard may bento small to plant both but Im not sure
Thank you! I added a double file viburnum to a front bed last year. It is in bloom now and so beautiful. After watching your video, I realized that I have another viburnum! It is a Japanese Snowball. This bush is on the corner of my sunroom so it is visible from both sides. I have been trying to identify it. Such great info in your video. What part of PA are you in? I would love to see your gardens!!
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for such an informative video! I think you have swayed me to try one in my garden. I have 2 questions. The first Viburnum you showed, how old is that plant and what is it called? Any specific name or company to purchase from?? Thanks!
So sorry to have missed your question….the first Viburnum shown is Viburnum macrocephalum or Chinese Viburnum. Non native to the US. Most folks refer to as the snowball bush. Available at most Nurseries. Thank you for watching. Fran
amazing plant, i got several of those, but it is really slow in growing up, you can help it a bit but it wont change the fact that it is slow as the slowest turtle of the world
Not sure if you still review or look at older posts, but hopefully I will hear back from you. So I was in the hands of red-tip photinia, but the local nursery told me that they stopped carrying them because they carry disease and they always do badly with the disease. So I asked him if there's another shrub that grows similar to the Red Tip. Don't care about the color or the leaf type. Just something that grows similar to width and height. Do you recommend any of the Viburnums?
Doug Tallamy co-founder HNP In the past, we have asked one thing of our gardens: that they be pretty. Now they have to support life, sequester carbon, feed pollinators and manage water.
Wow! I’m a native Pennsylvanian from 1 hr north of Pittsburgh - now in NE Ohio (zone 5). Gorgeous viburnums! How do the double files deal with some part shade?
I planted a Chinese Viburnum 3 years ago. It hasn’t produced many blooms yet. It is in full sun. I am in zone 6b in West Virginia. Is there anything I can do to increase the blooms? Last year I read something about mulching with pine needles, so I tried that but still only got two small snowball shaped blooms.
I have problem with deer eating viburnum. This year I have an orange fence surrounding one because I have never seen it flower. Viburnum in the middle of yard is vase shaped because of deer browsing. It’s so aggravating.
Our deer don’t eat them. Probably because there are more desirable plants for them (Roses, Hosta…) Plantskydd is a fantastic product to discourage them. It is pig blood and vegetable oil. What I like most about this product is that you don’t have to apply more than once monthly to keep deer and rabbits away. They will change their paths if you apply Plantskyd. A local sweet corn grower taught me about it.
It is a self sown Scotch Pine from mother pines below. I liked where it started and let it grow. Added Great color, height, and texture to the landscape. Thanks for watching!
Could you explain pruning the double file viburnum. Mine has beautiful horizontal branches in bloom but it also has 6 or so branches going straight up in the air with no blooms. Should I cut these and how??
Hi Deborah. You can cut those out anytime. Make sure you cut at an intersection or from the main branch. Do not let a stub or half cut branch. Cut clean and enjoy your new form. Thanks for watching…Fran
Hi Joan. While these featured in the video are showy and some non native, the native varieties not shown grow just as well in our zone 6. Viburnum dentatum ‘Blue Muffin’, alnifilium, trillium formerly populous), and acerifilium all offer the white flowers, heavy fruiting, and gorgeous fall color. Giving the wildlife and garden enthusiasts the best of both worlds. I haven’t read that yet, but will now thru your referal Thank you. Fran.
There are some Viburnums that will grow fine in North Carolina. Maple leaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifilium), Hobblebush (alnifolium), Burkwood (x burkwoodii)…the list goes on to zone 8. Consult your local nursery. Thank you for watching.
Yeah I'm in Pennsylvania too I have New Kensington PA and it's memorial Park I do the gardens out there I've been doing it for about 20 years now I have 30 gardens and I'm getting ready to have a bunch more viburnums in I think that plant is so pretty so I can't wait to get them get them more in there my phone keeps going off so sorry about that so good watching your show thank you very much bye
I love this video! Thank you. ❤
Would love to see a full tour of your garden. I too have a very large yard and I have a hard time envisioning gardening out in the middle of the yard. I have several beds around buildings and trees but having the larger vision like you have with an established garden would be great to see. Thanks so much for sharing.
You are only 2 hours away…so you are enjoying this early warmth. Happy planting Jeanne! I would love to visit your gardens sometime!
Korean Spice Viburnum is my all time favorite plant. Beautiful and SO fragrant!
I agree completely Lin. Pretty tough to beat all that the Korean Spice Viburnum has to offer.
Love double viburnums! Not just the beautiful flowers, but the berries because they are loved by many birds through late summer and late fall! Plus low maintenance! I’m near Niagara Falls, Canada.
They are my favorite too…So showy!
Thanks for this very helpful video and greetings from Lancaster County!
Gosh Viburnums are beautiful but that siberian irises are gorgeous 😍
Great video...I am in south central penna, Chambersburg. Love viburnums....looking forward to more videos on your beautiful gardens.
Thanks for following!
Very helpful. I am new to you and like your style. And your haircut is so cute!
Hello Fran ! I’m new to your page . I’m from West Virginia & love your flowers 🌸
I can’t wait until it warms up , so things can start to come out & color up the yard . ❤
Warmth is right around the corner….Thanks for watching.
Fantastic info here especially now that it is spring. New subscriber from Ireland👌 Damien
Thank you so much for your wonderful video 🌷🌷🌷
Thank you so much for video, I have some viburnums in Normandy , France and I love them all
I would be love to visit! France is on my bucket list….someday.
Excellent!
Saw first time...v beautiful
Excellent video
fantastic
I have one that blooms Lace a lace cap. It is gorgeous. Yours are also.
Love viburnums. I wish double file was hardy in my zone. I do have a Viburnum trilobum ‘Redwing’ (American cranberry bush) and it has put on at least a foot of growth since bud break!
Thankyou for the video. Nice plant
Omg when you said you were in Pa I got excited Im in Philadelphia and about to plant this in my front yard lol . I have 2 I rescued from Home Depot for about 4 to 5 dollars a piece My yard may bento small to plant both but Im not sure
Great video!
I live near Prince Gallitzin State Park in Patton, Pa. I welcome you anytime Deb! Thanks for watching.
Fran
I wish I was out where you are I have half a mind to drive out there for the class I'm in Ohio zone 6😂❤❤❤❤
You are always welcome. I love to talk plants!
Love viburnums. Great book on Viburnums by Dr Michael Dirr. From NEPA zone 5 (Penn State MG)
Penn State used Michael Dirr’s Books when I was in school. I reference him often. I love his personal perspective on the each plant.
I love Chinese viburnum
Thank you! I added a double file viburnum to a front bed last year. It is in bloom now and so beautiful. After watching your video, I realized that I have another viburnum! It is a Japanese Snowball. This bush is on the corner of my sunroom so it is visible from both sides. I have been trying to identify it. Such great info in your video. What part of PA are you in? I would love to see your gardens!!
Sounds great!
I live near Prince Gallitzin State Park outside of Patton, Pa. You are always welcome Deb.
Thanks for watching.
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for such an informative video! I think you have swayed me to try one in my garden. I have 2 questions. The first Viburnum you showed, how old is that plant and what is it called? Any specific name or company to purchase from?? Thanks!
So sorry to have missed your question….the first Viburnum shown is Viburnum macrocephalum or Chinese Viburnum. Non native to the US. Most folks refer to as the snowball bush. Available at most Nurseries.
Thank you for watching. Fran
Fran, in what zone are you. It's helpful when gardeners tell us what their zone and climate is like so we can relate to the environment. Thank you
I am gardening in Zone 6a Ruth. Thank you for the tip.
She did say zone 6
amazing plant, i got several of those, but it is really slow in growing up, you can help it a bit but it wont change the fact that it is slow as the slowest turtle of the world
The first few years I thought that too…but once those roots take hold, they flourish. 2-3 cups of Bonemeal at the base will encourage growth.
Not sure if you still review or look at older posts, but hopefully I will hear back from you. So I was in the hands of red-tip photinia, but the local nursery told me that they stopped carrying them because they carry disease and they always do badly with the disease. So I asked him if there's another shrub that grows similar to the Red Tip. Don't care about the color or the leaf type. Just something that grows similar to width and height. Do you recommend any of the Viburnums?
Thanks for watching…what topics are you interested in?
Doug Tallamy
co-founder HNP
In the past, we have asked one thing of our gardens: that they be pretty. Now they have to support life, sequester carbon, feed pollinators and manage water.
Wow! I’m a native Pennsylvanian from 1 hr north of Pittsburgh - now in NE Ohio (zone 5). Gorgeous viburnums! How do the double files deal with some part shade?
I planted a Chinese Viburnum 3 years ago. It hasn’t produced many blooms yet. It is in full sun. I am in zone 6b in West Virginia. Is there anything I can do to increase the blooms? Last year I read something about mulching with pine needles, so I tried that but still only got two small snowball shaped blooms.
Arroser un peu plus
I read Vibranium in your garden...I was like WHAAAAAT???
Was it a good ‘what’?
I have problem with deer eating viburnum. This year I have an orange fence surrounding one because I have never seen it flower. Viburnum in the middle of yard is vase shaped because of deer browsing. It’s so aggravating.
Our deer don’t eat them. Probably because there are more desirable plants for them (Roses, Hosta…)
Plantskydd is a fantastic product to discourage them. It is pig blood and vegetable oil. What I like most about this product is that you don’t have to apply more than once monthly to keep deer and rabbits away. They will change their paths if you apply Plantskyd. A local sweet corn grower taught me about it.
What type of pine is that showing the candles (back and to left of the Chinese vib.)? Fun, video, thanks.
It is a self sown Scotch Pine from mother pines below. I liked where it started and let it grow. Added Great color, height, and texture to the landscape. Thanks for watching!
Could you explain pruning the double file viburnum. Mine has beautiful horizontal branches in bloom but it also has 6 or so branches going straight up in the air with no blooms. Should I cut these and how??
Hi Deborah. You can cut those out anytime. Make sure you cut at an intersection or from the main branch. Do not let a stub or half cut branch. Cut clean and enjoy your new form.
Thanks for watching…Fran
Are any of these native to north America? Super important to know these days after reading Natures Best Hope by Doug Tallemy.
Hi Joan. While these featured in the video are showy and some non native, the native varieties not shown grow just as well in our zone 6. Viburnum dentatum ‘Blue Muffin’, alnifilium, trillium formerly populous), and acerifilium all offer the white flowers, heavy fruiting, and gorgeous fall color. Giving the wildlife and garden enthusiasts the best of both worlds.
I haven’t read that yet, but will now thru your referal
Thank you.
Fran.
Fran, is the Wedding Cake tree a Viburnum? I can't find one anywhere so maybe I have the wrong name.
Can you send me plants or seeds of the Chinese vibernum am living in the tropics...will it do well hete
I am from North Carolina
There are some Viburnums that will grow fine in North Carolina. Maple leaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifilium), Hobblebush (alnifolium), Burkwood (x burkwoodii)…the list goes on to zone 8. Consult your local nursery.
Thank you for watching.
Do you mean Viburnum macrocephalum?
What part of Pa ? Where do I find out about your workshops?
Patton, Pa. Bordering Prince Gallitzin Sate Park
I post workshops to subscribers, Facebook, Instagram, and local papers.
What type workshops are you most interested in?
They will do fine in small part shade….best blooms in at least 6 hrs sun…will grow in part shade to full sun.
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