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Viburnum Leaf Beetle
Guide to identifying viburnums

Is it a viburnum?

Viburnum leaf
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Guide to identifying Viburnums

  • Common names


  • Is it a viburnum?


  • Which viburnum?


  • Express key


  • ID tutorial


    • Guide to viburnums by David Swaciak.

    Leaf drawings by
    Marcia Eames-Sheavly.

    Logo images by Paul Weston & Craig Cramer

         		Look for last years fruit or dried flower/seed heads.
    8A1. If the fruiting structure is a dry flower or capsule (right), you do not have a viburnum.
    		Weigela capsule
    Weigela capsule
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    8A2. If the fruit is a red, blue or black berry (sometimes yellow), go to 9.

    Tip: If you chose 8A1 above, your plant is most likely a(n):
    • Abelia (Abelia sp.)
      More information and pictures from Cornell | UConn
    • Sweetshrub (Calycanthus sp.)
      More information and pictures from Cornell | UConn
    • Hydrangea (Hydrangea sp.)
      Search these databases for Hydrangea: Cornell | UConn
    • Mock orange (Philadelphus sp.)
      More information and pictures from Cornell | UConn
    • Weigela (Weigela sp.)
      More information and pictures from Cornell | UConn

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