Withe Rod, Smooth Witherod, American Withe Rod, Possumhaw Viburnum, Possumhaw
Noted for its breathtaking berry display, Viburnum nudum (Withe Rod) is a rounded, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a showy foliage of very shiny oval leaves, which turns deep wine-red in the fall. In early to midsummer, the shrub is covered with flat-topped clusters, 2-5 in. wide (5-12 cm), of creamy white flowers. Their nectar provides a food source for bees and butterflies. They are followed by large clusters of berries maturing from green to vibrant pink and blue and remaining after the leaves have fallen. All colors are often present simultaneously, which adds interest to the landscape. The berries are edible but highly acidic. They attract songbirds, water birds, shorebirds, and small mammals. Native to eastern North America, Withe Rod occurs naturally in low woods, swamps, and bogs. It forms a dense shrub, compact and rounded in youth, with upright, then spreading, arching branches as it matures. Use Withe Rod in groups for massing or in a shrub border.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
Genus | Viburnum |
Common names | Viburnum, Possumhaw |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m) |
Spread | 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Adoxaceae |
Genus | Viburnum |
Common names | Viburnum, Possumhaw |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m) |
Spread | 5' - 12' (150cm - 3.7m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, Northeast, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas |
Tolerance | Wet Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Viburnum nudum (Withe Rod) do I need for my garden?
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