About Viburnum sargentii Koehne
Viburnum sargentii Koehne is a flowering plant species belonging to the Adoxaceae family, which was previously classified under Caprifoliaceae. It is native to northeastern Asia. This substantial deciduous shrub grows to 3 metres (10 feet) both tall and wide. It bears 3-lobed, maple-like leaves that often turn red during autumn. In early summer, it produces flat white flower clusters called cymes, which resemble the flower heads of lacecap hydrangeas. The outer florets of these clusters are saucer-shaped and sterile, while the smaller, tubular flowers located in the centre are fertile. After flowering, the plant produces round, red berries in autumn. The specific epithet sargentii was chosen to honour Charles Sprague Sargent, an American botanist. The cultivar 'Onondaga', which has red central flowers, has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
