Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Viburnum
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Viburnum
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Viorne
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Viburnum
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
viburno
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Kalina
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Viburnum
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Viburnum
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa
Wondering what are the properties of Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa? We provide you with everything About Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa. Viburnum doesn't have thorns and Sarcococca confusa doesn't have thorns. Also Viburnum does not have fragrant flowers. Viburnum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sarcococca confusa has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Viburnum and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.