Common Name
Southern wild raisin
Possum-haw
Scientific Name
Viburnum nudum
Ground Cover
No
Evergreen
No
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Max Height (ft)
12.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
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Additional Info
Habitat: wet woods, swamps, margins of vernal ponds, heath bogs, deep rich upland forests, creek bottoms, wet sandy woods
Wildlife value: It is a potential host plant for the Spring Azure butterfly and hummingbird clearwing moths. Its fruits are eaten by songbirds, grouse, wild turkeys and squirrel. Its twigs and leaves are browsed by deer
Nores: Best with more sun and likes moist situations. White flowers in spring followed by interesting-looking, edible berries. Maroon-purple fall foliage. Suckering. Cold, insect and disease tolerant and transplants well. Plant two different selections for best fruit. Short varieties are available. Foundations. Glossy leaves. Needs consistent moisture.
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Grassland Species
No
Riparian Buffer Species?
No
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
Deer Resitant
No
Low Maintenance
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Tolerates
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Supports Pollinators
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
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