Viburnum sargentii ‘Onondaga’ (Sargent Viburnum)
Sargent Viburnum 'Onondaga'
Prized for its ornamental foliage and floral display, Viburnum sargentii ‘Onondaga’ (Sargent Viburnum) is a large, upright, rounded, deciduous shrub adorned with maple-like leaves that emerge deep bronze-purple in spring and turn vibrant reddish-purple shades in the fall. In late spring, the shrub is covered with swirls of lacecap flower-heads composed of showy white sterile florets radiating around a central cluster of dark red buds. Lasting a few weeks in summer, the flowers are eventually replaced by sparse clusters of berries. A stunning shrub for all seasons, it is ideal for the back of the mixed border or as a handsome specimen.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) and 6 ft. wide (180 cm).
- A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in average, moderately fertile, humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils.
- Perfect as a specimen plant or in shrub borders, makes striking hedges and screens and lovely foundation plantings.
- Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and birds.
- Low maintenance, this plant has no serious insect or disease problems but watch for leaf spot.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.
- Fruit if eaten can cause a mild stomach upset.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 6' (180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
| Genus | Viburnum |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 6' (180cm) |
| Spacing | 72" (180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
