I picked a small one up on a trip through Michigan's UP last August and didn't get it into the ground until late September. I didn't notice the fall color and wasn't anticipating much this spring. I was out in that area yesterday evening and it is blooming it's heart out. Blue Muffin is in it's tail end of blooming and Chicago Luster is just starting, so not sure how much overlap I'll see. The new growth and structure don't indicate wimpiness to me.

I've been following this poor, dead thread with bated breath, as I've been thinking about getting an Autumn Jazz Viburnum, too. Someone else mentioned that Viburnum trilobum "are large and floppy. Their form is not good", which I didn't know before. Do other people agree with that statement? I would also like a Viburnum trilobum or two, but I will place in a little less conspicuous place, if that is the case.

This is what the UCONN Database says about Autumn Jazz:

'Ralph Senior' (Autumn Jazz®) - Selected for its excellent shape and form, this plant grows 10' to 12' tall and 8' to 10' wide. It has an upright, vase-like shape with fall color that is a mix of yellow, red and purple.

You can find out more info on their webpage at:
http://www.hort.uconn.edu/plants/v/vibden/vibden1.html

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From what I understand (and I'm not an expert), you really do need a different Viburnum dentatum than Northern Burgundy if you want berries; and Northern Burgundy and Autumn Jazz will likely bloom together. Check the thead below for more information.

But does NO ONE really grow the Autumn Jazz Viburnum? Pleeeeeeease?

Sharon

Here is a link that might be useful: Viburnum dentatum & Friends

Sharons2...you sound like me on this one!

I just planted a Blue Muffin figuring it was up closer to the house. My Northern Burgundy is in full bloom and its amazing. Last year it fruited very heavily and that was without the Blue Muffin, so somewhere there was another pollinator.

Two years ago I planted a Trilobum 'Wentworth' and it died on me. What I think happened was that it was planted in too lean of a soil, which wasn't holding any moisture since it was on a wall-type structure. I also wasn't impressed with its shape, but it was very young. But when I ride around and see a viburnum in full red fruit, I just want one.

I did plant two V. trilobum 'J.N. Select' Redwings and so far they are very cool. The new leaves are red and shape is upright, rounded. Its supposed to get 8 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide.

I'm still wondering about Autumn Jazz though, as I would like to get one next year if the Fall color is good.

Nita

Decent fall color. See the link below for info.

Here is a link that might be useful: Plant Fact Sheet

I have both Autumn Jazz and Northern Burgundy. I wouldn't call them wimpy, but then, I just planted them spring of 2004, so maybe they aren't big enough to be really floppy yet.

They don't bloom at the same time, at least not in my yard. Autumn Jazz blooms first, then just after it finishes, Northern Burgundy starts blooming. Last year I had few, if any, berries on either bush. My Autumn Jazz gets more sun than the Northern Burgundy, if that makes any difference.

How does their fall color look? I found another site with really good pictures of both Autumn Jazz and Northern Burgundy, though I think that they're listed backwards. Is this what the Fall Color of each plant looks like?

Northern Burgundy (listed as Autumn Jazz):
http://www.landscapingworkshop.com/bushpages/autumnjazz.htm

and Autumn Jazz (listed as Northern Burgundy):
http://www.landscapingworkshop.com/bushpages/northernburgundyvib.htm

I really like the look of the first one.

Sharon

P.S. The Chicagoland Grows Plant Factsheet for Northern Burgundy shows really dreary fall color, though. I hope this isn't more accurate. :-(

http://www.chicagobotanic.org/chicagolandgrows/images/pdf/7327%204%20Arr%20Vib.pdf

Here is a link that might be useful: Northern Burgundy (listed as Autumn Jazz):

The Autumn Jazz has a nice reddish fall color.

The Northern Burgundy's fall color is rather blah, as I recall. But then, as I mentioned in my previous post, my Northern Burgundy is in a shadier spot than my Autumn Jazz. That could affect its fall color in my yard, I suppose.

I was thinking about starting a thread on the fall color (or lack of it) in this variety, and found this one in a search.

My plant (in-ground for several years now and about 6 x 3 feet) has at best mediocre yellow fall color. None of those vibrant hues as promised. Eradication is being considered.

There are definitely better cultivars for fall color. 'Red Feathers' and 'Fireworks' were exceptional for me this year. The Klehm cultivars(Indian Summer, Red Regal, Cardinal, Crimson Tide) all have excellent red fall color.

Eric, it is 'Autumn Jazz' that you are saying has "mediocre yellow fall color", isn't it?

Sharon

It's interesting how plants will vary in fall color. I have a hedge of Autumn Jazz in full sun and the fall color is excellent. A kalidescope or orange, red and yellow. They have been in the ground about 10 years and are 10-12 feet tall. They also tend to sucker so you need to be atttentive to regular pruning. On the opposite side of my yard I have a hedge of viburnum trilobum 'Wentworth'. I agree the shape can be a little sprawly and awkward. However regular, judicious pruning will keep it well shaped. The foliage is beautiful, the fall color a deep, rich burgundy and the spectabular red berries stay on all winter and are finally eating by cedar waxwings.

I just bought an Autumn Jazz Viburnum from Lowes. The price tag said $16.98 but it was on the DEAD PLANT rack that said any plant on that rack was 25 cents. The plant looked bad, all the leaves were brown and dropping but it is October in St. Louis after a hot dry summer. I detected small green buds here and there on the plant so it is alive. Any pointers on bringing it back from the brink?

Autumn Jazz Viburnum does very well here in WI.

Fall color seems to be related to exposure to the sun. More reds and orange in full sun. Easy to grow here in our sandy soils where Viburnum dentatum is native. Our natives turn purple in fall.

Gurneys carries these shrubs online and they are on sale

But Gurneys - as well as most other Direct Gardening sources - has a pretty shoddy reputation for a mail order nursery. More complaints than positive reviews.