Viburnum × pragense

Prague viburnum

Viburnum × pragense is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to three meters tall. In Central Europe, it blooms in April and May.

This hybrid was developed in 1955 in Prague (source) from the species Viburnum rhytidophyllum and Viburnum utile, both of which are native to China.

Viburnum × pragense is used as an ornamental plant in parks, gardens, and for roadside hedges.

Viburnum × pragense

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Evergreen shrub, up to 3 meters tall, ⌀ up to 3 meters
Poisonous: Viburnum × pragense is slightly toxic.
Origin: The parent species originate from China
USDA zone: 7 (10.4 °F/-12 °C)
Pollinator-friendly plant: No (region-dependent)

Viburnum × pragense

Botany

Family: Adoxaceae
Name: Viburnum × pragense (Viburnum rhytidophyllum × Viburnum utile)

Viburnum × pragense

Viburnum rhytidophyllum Pragense
Viburnum rhytidophyllum (left) and Viburnum × pragense (right) in comparison.

Categories: Shrubs & Trees | White flowers |

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