Viburnum × burkwoodii 'Conoy': Fragrant Spring Flowers and Evergreen Foliage

Overview

Viburnum × burkwoodii 'Conoy' is a small deciduous shrub (evergreen in zones 7-8) to 5 feet tall, 8 feet wide. Early spring brings pink buds opening to slightly fragrant, showy white flat-topped flowers. Fleshy red fruit in pendulous bunches darkens to black by October. Leaves turn dark maroon in fall/winter in cold areas. Excellent cross-pollinator for other viburnums.

Growing Conditions

Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Plant near other viburnums for fruit set. Drought and reflected heat tolerant once established. Medium moisture.

Care and Maintenance

Take greenwood cuttings in summer. Prune after flowering. Low maintenance.

Common Problems

Gray mold, rust, mildews, wood rot, verticillium wilt, leaf spots, dieback. Various insects including viburnum beetles.

Landscape Uses

• Foundation plantings
• Specimen shrub
• Mass groupings
• Shrub borders
• Containers
• Hedges and screens

Key Features

• Fragrant white spring flowers
• Red-to-black pendulous fruit
• Evergreen in zones 7-8
• Dark maroon fall/winter foliage
• 5 feet tall, 8 feet wide
• Drought tolerant once established
• Cross-pollinates other viburnums