any reason why a viburnum tinus variegata wont flower or have any berrys?

Question

i had this plants for years and they told me the frist year we planted there wont be flowers or berrys but this is year four and no flowers or berrys like they said can anybutty help

Answer 1

Your plant is sterile.It won't produce anything.Sometimes this happens with plants. Best bet would be to replace it. Good Luck!

Answer 2

I cannot offer a definitive answer for your particular problem, but suggest that you answer these questions and let them lead you to a diagnosis.

ENVIRONMENT
- Was there a late frost before bloom time?
- Was the area temperature unusually high this year?
- Was the area moisture unusually low this year?
- Is the plant getting more or less sunshine than previously?
- Have you checked the soil lately (pH 5.5 to 6.5 desirable)?

DISEASE
- Is there any evidence of insects (e.g., powdery mildew, leaf spot)?

CULTIVATION
- Was the plant moved or disturbed before bloom time?
- Was the plant pruned before bloom time?
- Is the plant getting adequate water?

Answer 3

species is reported to be self-incompatible so another one must be close to it for it to produce