Viburnum nudum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Viburnum nudum
Also known as:
Smooth Withe Rod, Possumhaw, Withe-rod, Swamp Haw, Smooth Witherod, Possum Haw Viburnum, Possum Haw
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
4.50 m
Width:
4.50 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
The fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Generally, it has a sweet taste, but sometimes it can also be bitter and even unpleasant. The egg-shaped fruit is about 8 mm long and contains one large seed.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Both plants attract pollinators and beneficial insects, enhancing biodiversity in the garden. |
|
Crataegus pennsylvanica Pennsylvanian Hawthorn |
Rhamnus can help improve soil structure and enhance nutrient availability for Viburnum. |
|
Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea |
Ceanothus improves nitrogen fixation in the soil, benefiting surrounding plants like Viburnum. |
|
Quercus ilex Holly Oak |
This tree provides shade, which can help moderate the environment for Viburnum and protect it from harsh weather conditions. |
|
Lonicera japonica Japanese Honeysuckle |
Honeysuckle can provide climbing support and additional nectar for pollinators attracted to Viburnum. |