Viburnum nudum Brandywine
Viburnum nudum Brandywine
Viburnum nudum Brandywine®
Possumhaw Viburnum, Smooth Witherod, Naked Witherod
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Description
Viburnum nudum Brandywine ('Bulk'), also known as Viburnum nudum 'Bulk', is decorative almost all year round. This bush is not only attractive for its adorable little pink and then dark blue berries that persist on the branches throughout winter, but also for its (usually) semi-evergreen foliage, which takes on splendid autumn colours. With a moderate growth rate, it is rustic, refined, and colourful, making it a lovely plant for non-calcareous garden soils that remain moist.
Viburnum nudum is native to the United States, Canada, and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. It belongs to the Viburnaceae family. It is a large bush that can reach 3.5m (11ft) in all directions, growing in slightly acidic (pH 5.5 to 6.5), humus-rich soils, especially moist to wet, as it dislikes drought. In May-June, it produces fragrant white flowers in almost flat clusters. These develop into small yellow, then pink, and finally blue-violet berries. Very hardy (down to about -28°C (-18.4°F)), this viburnum thrives in full sun or partial shade.
Brandywine, introduced by Mark Bulk from Boskoop (a renowned nursery location in the Netherlands), stands out for its more compact habit than the botanical species, as well as its remarkable pink and violet fruiting. This bush will not exceed 2m (7ft) in height and spread, fitting perfectly into a rural hedge, especially as it is known to be resistant to deer. It blooms in June-July, in the form of large flat-topped corymbs, 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) in diameter, composed of small fragrant white flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators and butterflies. The fruiting is abundant and very decorative, with clusters of numerous round berries in a vibrant pink colour, turning dark blue to almost black when ripe. Its foliage is deciduous to semi-evergreen depending on the severity of winter, and consists of large elliptical leaves of a beautiful glossy dark green. They turn red, purplish-violet, and brown in autumn.
Brandywine is perfect in a natural garden. It can be planted alone, in a border, or as part of a countryside hedge. It can be accompanied by Amelanchier lamarckii, which has magnificent spring flowering and also develops decorative fruits, as well as stunning autumn colours. Our European spindle tree, Euonymus europaeus, will not be left behind with its curious and highly decorative "bishop's hat" fruits and its flamboyant autumn colours. In the same vein, the White Snowberry will bring a white touch with its decorative fruits, while a 'Mont Rose' Deutzia will colour the spring with its lovely pink flowers.
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Botanical data
Viburnum
nudum
Brandywine®
Caprifoliaceae (Adoxaceae)
Possumhaw Viburnum, Smooth Witherod, Naked Witherod
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Viburnum nudum Brandywine thrives in sunny or semi-shady positions. While it prefers moist, humus-rich and light soil, it adapts to any neutral to slightly acidic garden soil, without becoming too dry. Optionally, add compost to the planting substrate, as it appreciates fertile soils. Generous watering after planting and during the first few weeks will ensure good establishment. Light pruning can be done after flowering to maintain a compact habit, but obviously at the expense of fruit production.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.