viburnumviburnum
genusgenusOrnamental woody shrubs and small trees known for their showy clusters of white or pink flowers and colorful berries. These versatile plants often feature attractive foliage that can provide stunning autumn colors and year-round garden interest.
Etymology
The name 'Viburnum' comes from the Latin word for the wayfaring tree, one of the ancient European species, though its deeper linguistic roots may trace back to the Latin 'viere,' meaning 'to weave,' referring to the flexible branches of some species.
Interesting fact!
Many species in this genus undergo a fascinating color transformation, with their berries changing from green to pink or red, and finally to blue-black, sometimes displaying multiple colors simultaneously on the same plant.
All species of Viburnum
viburnumOdoratissimum
Sweet viburnum, Sweet laurustinus, Chinese snowball.
viburnumSuspensum
Sandankwa viburnum, Drooping viburnum, Chinese snowball.
viburnumLucidum
Chinese laurustinus, Shiny viburnum, Glossy viburnum.
viburnumTinus
Laurustinus, Laurustine, Winter viburnum.
viburnumAwabuki
Japanese laurel, Sweet viburnum, Mirror-leaf viburnum.
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