I would like to plant a hedge of Chindo viburnum on one side of my house. The soil is rock hard clay. If I dig out the soil and replace it with good soil, how deep and wide do I need to dig? What is the best soil to put in? Thanks for your help!
My suggestion would be replace as much as you can! Or amending the soil as best you can, due to the fact that the Viburnum likes well draining loamy soil.
Viburnum does have a shallow root system. It gets it's moisture for the first layers of the soil.
Here are some links for you with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-easily-improve-your-clay-soil.htm
We have a Viburnum Cranberry Bush that after a hard winter in 2010 (or maybe even disease, insects, etc.) came back in the spring with foliage on only half of the branches. We cut off the dead branches and thought we would see if it would come back better the following season but it still came back the same way. Anything we can do or do we need to just replace it?
The plant could have a fungus of some sort. Other than pruning off dead growth, treat the shrub with a fungicide and see if this helps. Also, be sure to remove any leaf litter from around the plant to prevent spreading of the fungus.
This bush is crazy. If we cut it down to an acceptable height for a bush, 2 weeks later is even bigger than before we touched it. Our landlords came and cut it down to a mere stump once. And now it's even more out of control! I've tried looking into what this thing could be, and all I can tell from my research it's Mulberry... but there is no fruit on the thing... Any answers would be wonderful! Thank you!
I believe this to be a Viburnum. The exact cultivator or variety is unknown.
With all the pruning you are likely affecting its blooming period.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm
(see attached photo)
Your shrubs have an infestation that is causing leaf curl.
You can inspect the leaves and plant to make an identification.
Neem Oil is a good treatment and will take care of most insect issues.
Neem Oil is safe for people, pets and bees!
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/shrubs/hgic2057.html
I have a Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian,' which is about 18 months old. It has recently developed large brown spots on the leaves and my gardener says it is incurable. Please advise. The shrub is positioned in a rose bed (as the roses become old, I am replacing with shrubs). The ground is alongside my driveway and probably has more subsoil in it than it should have, although over the years the roses have done well, and I have treated those with rotted manure regularly. I would like to know what the problem is and how to treat it, please.
Do your leaves look like this?: http://nassau.ifas.ufl.edu/assets/horticulture/gardentalk/shrub/viburnubacterialblight.jpg
If so, your viburnum probably has bacterial blight. More information on bacterial blight, along with recommended treatment, can be found here:
https://bit.ly/1yj22zB
If you determine that the issue is not bacterial blight, then I would recommend reviewing the following article which discusses viburnum diseases and insect pests:
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/pests/plant_pests/shrubs/hgic2057.html
For more information about viburnum shrubs, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/
About 2 yrs ago my husband stepped on the main stem and broke it. It's still alive but not doing well at all. What can I do about it? Please help. Lucille nanniwartz@wowway.com
Optimize the care and be patient!
Viburnum Carlisi is a slow growing cultivator.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/viburnum/viburnum-shrub.htm
When is the best time to transplant a viburnum and how best to do it?
Viburnum can be transplanted in fall, after the shrub has gone dormant but before the ground has frozen.
You can also move the plant in early spring, before the new leaves emerge.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/transplanting-trees.htm