Garden viburnum

Iron, valeric acid, pectin, vitamin C and other beneficial substances - all this is the composition of the fruits of the viburnum bush. The benefits of viburnum have been scientifically proven. It is used for the treatment and prevention of many diseases, the removal of heavy metals from the body and other purposes. Moreover, various sweet preparations are prepared from it.

In harsh Siberian conditions, viburnum fruits often acquire a bitter taste, so the shrub is usually used for decorative purposes. However, selection does not stand still, and today there are different varieties of garden viburnum, and even in cold regions you can get tasty berries, practically without bitterness. Growing shrubs cannot be called difficult, but there are pitfalls.

Experts recommend planting the plant from seeds. Fruits can be expected no earlier than the fifth year of growth. Looking at the garden viburnum photo, it becomes clear that the shrub requires thinning the crown every few years. The rest of the care consists of watering, loosening, weeding and pest control. More details about this are written in the section.