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["Joe Hecksel" <jhecksel@voyager.net>]

I am not a Viburnum expert but I know one when I see one.

I *think* that there are clusters of closely related species.  The 
lumpers call them all one species.  The splitters have names for them 
all.

The local viburnum talent (South-central Mid-Michigan) tends to sucker 
profusely.  Flowers smell like chestnut flowers, that is, not pleasant. 
 Fruiting is sporatic but that may be pollination related.  I may need 
other clones planted close by.  Leaves are glossy and attractive.

I cannot comment regarding taste of fruit but will check out some the 
next time I am walking in the swamp.

> Sometimes called Sheepberry. Has anyone tried this
> growing this?  I read it is easy to grow with very
> sweet fruit?  
> 
> Any thoughts?
> 


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Joe Hecksel
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