mapleleaf virburnum

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[align=left]I read that v. acerifolium (mapleleaf viburnum) can handle shade well and doesn't get too big. The problem is, I can't find it anywhere. I called several nurseries already. I am located south of Raleigh, NC. Can anyone help me finding it somewhere?[/align]

[align=left]If not, has anyone had good experience with a different kind of V. that still produces lots of blooms and berries in the shade and doesn't get too big?[/align]

[align=left]Thanks![/align]

[Newt]

There's a couple of ways you can search.* Try a google with something like:
Viburnum acerifolium + North Carolina
Viburnum acerifolium + NC

You can also use this site.* You can search for local mail order nurseries by state or you can search by plant material such as shrubs or trees.* You can check references for mail order nurseries as well.
http://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/

There are a very few other Viburnums that will grow in shady conditions.* Some get very large and others don't produce any significant berries.* You should find these two sites helpful.
http://www.sylvannursery.com/pdf/viburnum.pdf
http://www.taunton.com/finegardening...le-shrubs.aspx

You might want to play with this site.
http://www.hort.cornell.edu/vlb/key/index.html

Newt

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[align=left]One nursery was trying to ask around for me but it seems like it's impossible to get it in our area although it's a native.[/align]
[align=left]I decided to get a different kind. Hopefully, it'll be OK in the shade.[/align]
[align=left]As always, thank you so much for your help.[/align]
[align=left]I love that Dave's Garden website :)[/align]
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[Newt]

Thanks so much for getting back to me.* I was sorry to read that you couldn't find it locally.* :(* That Garden Watchdog site is a great resource.* Glad you like it.

So what did you get?

Newt

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[align=left]I bought V. davidii (looks nice - it's still small of course. It's an evergreen).[/align]
[align=left]Oh and I also love Floridata :)[/align]

[Newt]

That's a nice compact one and I thought about planting it too.* I would need room for a male and female for the berries, which would be my primary reason for planting it and I just don't have the space for two at the moment.* I will need to do some renovation to make space.

I too love the info on Floridata.* You probably already saw this.
http://www.floridata.com/ref/V/vibu_dav.cfm

Newt

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[align=left]Yes, I did read that a while ago but I must have forgotten that you need a male and a female :shock:. When I asked at the nursery, they said they would have berries (and it's also mentioned in their brochure). So I hope that they are right! Is it possible that it's a hybrid and has both male and female on one shrub?[/align]

[Newt]

With many viburnums it's possible to cross pollinate with another viburnum that is blooming at the same time.* I don't think you would find one of these with male and female flowers on the same one.* It bloomed and fruited for the nursery because they had so many and were bound to have a male in the mix.*

Newt

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[align=left]Yikes! Grrrrr :X.[/align]
[align=left]Usually, I always ask if I need a male and female (actually, I might have and I just can't remember) and usually I do a lot of my own research just because I don't trust anybody anymore (although they claim to be experts...).[/align]
[align=left]So the female wouldn't get any flowers? I know one of them does. I just have to look at the other one.[/align]

[Newt]

They both get flowers.* You may not be able to easily see them, but one jas the flower with the male parts and one has the flower with the female parts.* You should find this helpful.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_sexuality

Newt