SKU: SV00960

Viburnum nudum - Possumhaw Viburnum is a dense shrub with upright stems becoming arching with age. White flat-topped flower clusters are followed by red to blue-black fruits in late summer. Most viburnums are dioecious, meaning that each plant is either male or female. Only the female plants produce fruit, but a male is necessary for pollination.

Height: 6-10' in northern zones, 12-20' in southern zones
Spread: same as width
Zone: 5 to 9
Soil type: Adaptable but prefers wet, mucky, acid soils.
Soil pH: Acidic ( pH < 6.8)
Light: Part-shade, will tolerate full sun
Moisture: Medium wet
Flowers: White, flat-topped clusters, May-June
Fruit: Pink to red to blue to black
Fall color: Red to purplish

Wildlife value: Songbirds, water birds, shorebirds, small mammals
Notes of Interest: Flood, cold, insect, drought and disease tolerant. Transplants well.

Distribution
USA: AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV, WI
Native Distribution: RI to FL & e. TX, inland to KY
Native Habitat: Savannas; low, wet woods; bogs