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Viburnum davidii

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David's viburnum is a low evergreen shrub from western China introduced by Ernest Henry Wilson in 1904, notable for its deeply veined leaves and striking turquoise-blue berries produced on fertilized female plants.

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Why are Viburnum davidii berries blue?

Viburnum davidii is notable for producing striking turquoise-blue berries after successful fertilization. The berries are generally produced on female plants when compatible pollen is available.

Does Viburnum davidii need a male plant to produce berries?

For reliable fruiting, a female plant needs pollen from a compatible male plant, often another David's viburnum nearby. A lone female may grow well but produce few or no berries.

Is Viburnum davidii evergreen?

Yes, it is a low evergreen shrub with thick leaves and deeply impressed veins. That evergreen foliage makes it useful for year-round structure in mild climates.

Where does Viburnum davidii come from?

The species is native to western China. It was introduced to Western horticulture by the plant collector Ernest Henry Wilson in 1904.

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