Viburnum hillieri ‘Winton’ is a special cultivar of the viburnum genus and was formerly classified under the Caprifoliaceae family but is now a member of the Adoxaceae family. It is an erect and spreading, semi-evergreen shrub commonly called Arrowwood ‘Winton’.
Also, it is a hybrid between Viburnum henryi and Viburnum erubescens that was first cultivated in Hillier nurseries. It is extremely attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
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How big does Arrowwood ‘Winton’ get?
Viburnum x hillieri ‘Winton’
Arrowwood ‘Winton’ is a small to medium-sized shrub that will grow to a height and spread of 3 metres.
What does Arrowwood ‘Winton’ look like?
Arrowwood ‘Winton’ has narrow and oval-shaped, bronze-tinted, green leaves in spring that turns green as they age which eventually becomes copper-red in fall and winter. Clusters of scented, white flowers are born in summer and are followed by small and round, red fruits that turn black when they get ripe.
How is viburnum x hillieri ‘Winton’ grown?
Grow your shrub in any moist, fertile and well-draining soil such as chalky, clay, loamy or sandy soil that is acidic or neutral. Before planting, put a good amount of organic manure or compost in your soil.
It should be planted at the same depth at which it was when it was in a pot. Fill up the planting hole and make sure the soil is watered well, but not waterlogged. Also, ensure that your shrub is planted at a spacing of 6 to 10 feet.
Where should I position viburnum hillieri Winton in my garden?
Plant your shrub in a position where it will receive full sunlight. It also tolerates shade quite well, so it can be planted in dappled or full shade.
How do I nurture my plant?
Watering: Water your plant frequently as it needs constantly moist soil and can dry out if it is not watered enough.
Pruning: Although pruning is not vital, you can choose to trim your shrub to improve the shape and size and to remove dead, diseased or damaged branches.
Pests: Pests like viburnum beetles, viburnum whiteflies, scale insects and aphids can be a problem. You can eliminate them with the use of organic pesticide sprays.
