An original creation of horticultural art all created locally in the Milwaukee area by Michael Yanny. All the plants were developed in this area for our climate. Freedom Freedom? was selected in 2001 by Michael Yanny at Johnson's Nursery from a crop of open pollinated Viburnum cassinoides seedlings. Freedom? has exceptional dark green leaves, showing improved alkaline soil tolerance over the average seedling. Freedom? has good density and does not have as open of a habit as most seedling plants. The flowers are creamy white flat-topped clusters that open in late June to early July. Unlike most Viburnum cassinoides, Freedom? presents its flowers well. The infloresenses are not hidden in the foliage. Like most Viburnum cassinoides, the fruits are the most ornamental characteristic. In September the fruit clusters begin to go through color phases. They change from green to pink to red to blue to black. Often times they will have the various colors present at the same time. The plants are most spectacular when the bulk of the fruit is in the brilliant pink stage. It is mandatory to have another clone in close proximity in order to get proper pollination and fruit set. Viburnum cassinoides is self-infertile. Freedom? is no exception. Freedom? will get to be about 5' tall and wide in Southern Wisconsin. It requires rich, well drained soil and full sun to thrive. It can be used as a specimen plant or massed for screening purposes.