Plant Details

Viburnum nudum

Smooth Withe Rod, Possumhaw, Withe-rod, Swamp Haw, Smooth Witherod, Possum Haw Viburnum, Possum Haw

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General Information

Scientific name: Viburnum nudum
Also known as: Smooth Withe Rod, Possumhaw, Withe-rod, Swamp Haw, Smooth Witherod, Possum Haw Viburnum, Possum Haw

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 4.50 m
Width: 4.50 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
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