Viburnum plicatum Thunb.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Viburnaceae · Genus: Viburnum1
- Native distribution
- North America, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Taiwan, conterminous 48 United Statesuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
29 synonyms
- Actinotinus sinensis Oliv.
- Viburnum cuspidatum Siebold & Zucc.
- Viburnum dentatum Thunb.
- Viburnum plicatum glabrum (Koidz. ex Nakai) Rehder
- Viburnum plicatum lanceatum (Rehder) Rehder
- Viburnum plicatum mariesii (J.H.Veitch) Rehder
- Viburnum plicatum roseum (Doney) Rehder
- Viburnum plicatum rotundifolium (Rehder) Rehder
- Viburnum plicatum tomentosum (Miq.) Rehder
- Viburnum plicatum watanabei (Honda) H.Hara
- Viburnum plicatum glabrum (Koidz. ex Nakai) Kitam.
- Viburnum plicatum dilatatum Lindl.
- Viburnum plicatum plenum Miq.
- Viburnum plicatum tomentosum (Thunb.) Miq.
- Viburnum plicatum watanabei Honda
- Viburnum tomentosum Thunb.
- Viburnum tomentosum Thunb. ex A.Murray
- Viburnum tomentosum cuspidatum (Maxim.) Zabel
- Viburnum tomentosum plenum (Miq.) Rehder
- Viburnum tomentosum roseum Doney
- Viburnum tomentosum rotundifolium (Rehder) Rehder
- Viburnum tomentosum sterile (K.Koch) Zabel
- Viburnum tomentosum sterile K.Koch
- Viburnum tomentosum cuspidatum Maxim.
- Viburnum tomentosum glabrum Koidz.
- Viburnum tomentosum glabrum Koidz. ex Nakai
- Viburnum tomentosum lanceatum Rehder
- Viburnum tomentosum mariesii M.Wood
- Viburnum tomentosum mariesii Veitch
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Viburnum plicatum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The National Checklist of) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q2723742 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Viburnum plicatum Mariesii B.jpg · Public domain
- Wikipedia (en) – Viburnum plicatum · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
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Viburnum tip: Thin it rather than shear – the flowers form on last year's wood.
Viburnum plicatum – what to know
Viburnum plicatum – family: Viburnaceae, genus: Viburnum. Native range: North America, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Taiwan, conterminous 48 United States. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -25 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Viburnum plicatum?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Viburnum plicatum need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Viburnum plicatum get?
Frost-hardy to about -25 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Viburnum plicatum toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
When does Viburnum plicatum flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Viburnum: Typical flowering time: April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Viburnum plicatum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q2723742 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Viburnum plicatum Mariesii B.jpg (Public domain) · Wikipedia – Viburnum plicatum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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