Viburnum sieboldii var. obovatifolium, a
deciduous shrub that grows to around 2m in height, inhabits
deciduous tree forests 30-1400m from sea level. Many grow in
colonies. Leaves are opposite, the blade parts of which are obovate
or broadly obovate, 10-19cm in length, 4-11cm in width - with
succulent branches, can reach even more to 20cm long, 14cm wide.
Serrations are sharp and prominent are 8-12 pairs of veins. Branch
ends emerge panicles which bear many 7-9 white flowers. Fruit
(drupe) is oblong, 8-10mm long, and matures red in August-October.
Bloom time: May-June. |