Bark damage is a uniform waffle effect. We see no bugs.
Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to diagnose the issue. It could be a crust fungus, or even the a more deadly bracket fungus (unfortunately, there are many types) from the description.
Here is an article for more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/tree-bracket-fungus.htm
Here is more information on the care of Viburnum:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm
The leaves are being eaten with tiny holes, then they turn brown (see photo). I have a lot of bushes and they are all affected. Although I have another hedge of viburnums, which are a different variety, and so far they look fine. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated!!
It looks like Japanese beetle damage. They are usually easy to see because they are fairly large and shiny. You can pick them off by hand and drop them into a bowl of soapy water. (I knock them off into the bowl, don't like to touch them!) Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/japanese-beetles.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/pests-affecting-viburnums.htm
ecommend a solution? We have tried over many seasons various insect sprays to no avail. Your help and advice would be appreciated
It looks like the viburnum leaf beetle larva. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-leaf-beetles.htm
I is about 3M tall with upright stems 1.4 - 2.cm diameter. Scented Flowers continue opening throughout the year.
This is Viburnum farreri, or Culver's root. This article will give you more information on ground cover Viburnums:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/low-growing-viburnums.htm
What is wrong with my new viburnum plant? Its in a mostly shady balcony since May but leaves are drying and curling at the edges? (See pix). Ive followed instructions in keeping soil most
It seems that the soil remain a little too moist. They need the top inch of the soil to dry out, pretty thoroughly, in order to preserve the delicate balance of microbes in that soil layer. Too moist of soil invites anaerobic bacteria that survive without oxygen. This leaves good microbes unable to defend the territory.
I would keep a close eye and make sure that the soil has a chance to dry out on top. Make sure, as well, that your container has drain holes and can allow all extra water to leave it, freely.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangea-container-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
I noted white (roundish) growths on the underside of a number of leaves of my "blue muffin" viburnums. They line up at the joint of the veins. On the top side, they show as linear bumps along the main vein: the leaves curl up some on the edges. I don't know what this is but I will try to attach photos of these visitors. I couldn't seem to get a photo of the topside due the leaf curling. It is hard to get a clear photo of this invader.
Unfortunately, your photos are blurry. If you cannot get a clear picture on auto, you will have to adjust your focus, manually, to the lowest setting. Or you can take a picture further out, and crop the photo to the pest in question. This will produce a more clear photo.
In the meantime, a broad spectrum insecticide will be a good starting point. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
What shrub would be best in full shade? We live in zone 3 and have animals. I simply can not fine an answer for what shrubs would be okay up here and be safe for my dog (he chews everything). Thanks for your help!
Two viburnums take shade and are hardy to zone 3, Blackhaw and Arrowwood viburnum. They are safe for dogs.
https://extension.psu.edu/shade-tolerant-trees-shrubs-and-groundcovers