Planted New Viburnum In Florida As A Privacy Hedge. I Want To Have Width And Height. How Do I Achieve Both In The First Year?

Question

I don’t want the trunk to be see-through as it grows. I have new growth on the top in just weeks. How do I encourage width growth?

Answer 1

Regular trimming will help as well as how close you planted the shrubs. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-hedge-spacing.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-pruning.htm

Also, if you didn't add compost or cow manure to the soil when planting you can sidedress the shrubs.