| Shrub Varieties |
| A dozen shrub varieties and the planting information for each zone |
From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-101 |
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Below are a dozen shrub varieties and the planting information for each zone.
Viburnum x rhytidophylloides 'Alleghany' - Alleghany Viburnum
Alleghany Viburnum
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Alleghany Viburnum (detail)
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- Semi-evergreen shrub; dark green leathery foliage
- Height: 6-8 feet; Width: 6-8 feet
- Average to moist soil
- Full sun to medium shade
- Hardy in zones 4-9:
- Zone 4:
Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may be deciduous in harsh winter.- Zone 5:
Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may be deciduous in harsh winter.
- Zone 6:
Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; avoid contact with salt; may be deciduous in harsh winter.
- Zone 7:
Plant in fall; plant in full sun to medium shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; evergreen to semi-evergreen.
- Zone 8:
Plant in fall; plant in light to medium shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; evergreen to semi-evergreen.
- Zone 9:
Plant in fall; plant in light to medium shade with protection from hot afternoon sun; provide supplemental water during dry spells, especially in winter; evergreen.
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