Viburnum davidii 0
Author: Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900)Family: Viburnaceae
Genus: Viburnum
English name: David's snowball
Zone: Asia

References for the genus
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 5,2ft x 4,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until May
Specifications for the Atlantic coast
Adult size (h x w): 5,2ft x 4,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 5,2ft x 4,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until May
Specifications for the Atlantic coast
Adult size (h x w): 5,2ft x 4,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
SPRING Keep in the dark for 3 months at 70°F, 3 months in the refrigerator at 39°F, 3 months at 70°F and 3 months in the refrigerator. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix and pouwder with 2mm Vermiculite between 68-77°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Germination references for the genus
- Seeds of woody plants in the United States, Schopmeyer Clifford Scharff and others. 1974 pag. 844-850. Address
- Seed propagation of mediterranean trees and shrubs, Piotto and A. Di Noi. 2003. Address
- USDA Forest Service's Woody Plant Seed Manual, John K. Francis and Craig D.Whitesell. 2008. Address
Germination references for the genus
- Seeds of woody plants in the United States, Schopmeyer Clifford Scharff and others. 1974 pag. 844-850. Address
- Seed propagation of mediterranean trees and shrubs, Piotto and A. Di Noi. 2003. Address
- USDA Forest Service's Woody Plant Seed Manual, John K. Francis and Craig D.Whitesell. 2008. Address
This plant is available from the following nurseries
Experiences in the garden
29-11-12A Obtaining 2 plants from nursery Desmartis (Cultivated from unknown origin)
11-03-16 2x Dead plant because of watering problem: Petite Pép.
23-10-13B Obtaining 3 plants from nursery Desmartis (Cultivated from unknown origin)
22-07-19 1x Dead plant asphyxiate: par les mauvaises herbres JTz3.
23-05-18 Remark: A souffert du froid de l'hiver et est reparti du pied.
14-11-16 2x Dead plant because of watering problem: Petite Pép.